Hoppertunity Stays Up in Roughshod Rebel
Hoppertunity might not know much about racing yet, but his pure talent was enough to get the job done in the $600,000 Rebel Stakes (gr. II) at Oaklawn Park on March 15.
Southwest S. (gr. III)
Race 9 at Oaklawn Park on
- Grade III
- 1 1/16 miles
- $300,000
- 3 yo
- 1:44.95
- Results
- News
Payoffs
| Horse | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Tapiture | $13.00 | $4.80 | $3.20 |
| 7 | Strong Mandate | $3.40 | $2.60 | |
| 8 | Ride On Curlin | $3.80 | ||
| Exotic Payoffs | |
|---|---|
| $2 Exacta Exacta (2-7) | $31.40 |
| $2 Trifecta Exacta (2-7-8) | $85.40 |
| $2 Superfecta Exacta (2-7-8-3) | $531.00 |
Order of Finish
| Pos | Horse / Age / Sex / TrueNicks / Pedigree | Jockey / Trainer | Margin | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tapiture
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4¼ | $180,000 |
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| 2 |
Strong Mandate
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6 | $60,000 |
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| 3 |
Ride On Curlin
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½ | $30,000 |
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| 4 |
Coastline
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nose | $15,000 |
| 5 |
Tanzanite Cat
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1 | $9,000 |
| 6 |
Bourbonize
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½ | $858 |
| 7 |
Walt
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head | $857 |
| 8 |
Fire Starter
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1¼ | $857 |
| 9 |
Son of Dixie
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3¾ | $857 |
| 10 |
Paganol
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5½ | $857 |
| 11 |
Kendall's Boy
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3 | $857 |
| 12 |
Louies Flower
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$857 | |
Strong Mandate Brings Lukas Back for More
Every morning D. Wayne Lukas sends the first set out over the Arkansas oval, their hooves sinking softly in the freshly harrowed ground. On March 14, he supervised Rebel contender Strong Mandate and champion Will Take Charge.
That Handicapping Show: Rebel Stakes
Claire Novak and Frank Angst preview the Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park featuring Tapiture and Strong Mandate. Watch Video
'Mandate' Should Be Strong in Rebel Stakes
Strong Mandate could be sitting on a strong performance in the grade II Rebel Stakes this Saturday. read blog
Tapiture Takes On Rebel Invaders and Old Foes
Homebred Tapiture looks to continue his journey to the Kentucky Derby when he takes on two he beat in the Southwest Stakes along with California invaders, among others, in the March 15 Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 3/10/2014
Several new horses appear on Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen this week, including a new number one. Steve expands on thoughts of California Chrome's start out of the gate in the San Felipe Stakes. read blog
Tapiture Breezes for Rebel Stakes
Southwest Stakes winner breezes easy half mile for the March 15 Rebel Stakes.
191 Nominated to Toyota Blue Grass Stakes
Twenty-two of the top 25 point earners on the Road to the Kentucky Derby leader board are among the 191 3-year-olds nominated to the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (gr. I) that will be run April 12 at Keeneland Racecourse.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 3/3/2014
Steve Haskin shuffles his Kentucky Derby Dozen on the bottom end this week, but read what he says about those left unmoved. read blog
Tapiture Gets Back to Work at Oaklawn Park
Southwest Stakes (gr. III) winner Tapiture got back to serious work the morning of March 2 at Oaklawn Park as he prepares to make his next stop along the Triple Crown trail in the $600,000 Rebel Stakes (gr. II).
Field Favored as Derby Wager Pool 3 Ends
Churchill Downs' Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 3 closed March 1 with the mutuel field, or "All Others", the solid the 3-1 favorite.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 2/24/2014
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen was rocked by the Risen Star and Fountain of Youth Stakes over the weekend. See who was removed from the top 12! read blog
Oaklawn Touts Meet's Second Purse Increase
After a picture-perfect Presidents' Day weekend, Oaklawn Park has announced it will increase purses for the second time this meet.
And They're Off: President's Day 2014
Honest Stableboy makes an appearance with Steve Haskin and Lenny Shulman. Steve and Lenny discuss current events, the Southwest Stakes, Kentucky Derby contenders Tapiture, Strong Mandate, Tamarando, and Kobe's Back. watch video
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 2/17/2014
No changes at the top of the Derby Dozen, but some new faces, including Bayern and Tapiture. read blog
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 2/18/2014
Gulfstream Park, Golden Gate Fields, Santa Anita Park, Oaklawn Park, Australia & more view slideshow
Tapiture Strides on in Southwest
Ron Winchell's homebred Tapiture made his season debut a stirring one Feb. 17 when he galloped to a 4 1/4-length victory over Strong Mandate in the $300,000 Southwest Stakes (gr. III) at Oaklawn Park.
Who's fit for the Southwest Stakes
Will fitness be a factor for some entrants due to lost training time this month? read blog
Strong Mandate Back to Action in Southwest
Hopeful Stakes (gr. I) winner Strong Mandate returns to action for the first time since the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (gr. I) in the $300,000 Southwest Stakes (gr. III) Feb. 17 at Oaklawn Park.
Tapiture, Walt Work Between Races at Oaklawn
Trainers Steve Asmussen and Chris Hartman slipped in a pair of final workouts for their Southwest Stakes (gr. III) hopefuls between the first and second races on the program at Oaklawn Park Feb. 13.
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen 2/10/2014
Steve Haskin adds a new horse to his Kentucky Derby Dozen, shuffles a little and removes one Kentucky Derby prep race winner completely. Read to find out who! read blog
Honor Code Top Horse in Future Derby Pool 2
There was no strong consensus for the top individual choice among six leading contenders in the Kentucky Derby Future Wager's second pool; it concluded Feb. 8, with the Shug McGaughey-trained Honor Code topping the list.
Haskin's One for the Roses: Strong Mandate
Steve Haskin chooses one Kentucky Derby contender to examine each week. This week Steve examines the Hopeful Stakes winner Strong Mandate.
Will Take Charge, Strong Mandate Breeze
Newly minted 3-year-old champion Will Take Charge breezed a half-mile Feb. 2 at Oaklawn Park in preparation for his expected start in the $500,00 Donn Handicap (gr. I) Feb. 9 at Gulfstream Park.
Weather Puts Damper on Plans for Ria Antonia
As of Jan. 30, Ron Paolucci, owner of Loooch Racing and manager of Ria Antonia's career along with trainer Jeremiah Englehart, was uncertain exactly what the future is for the 3-year-old Rockport Harbor filly.
More Race Results
- At this Track
- On this Date
| Race | Date |
|---|---|
| Rebel S. (gr. II) | |
| Azeri S. (gr. II) | |
| Razorback H. (gr. III) | |
| Race 6 (ALW) at OP on 3/15/14 | |
| Race 11 (MSW) at OP on 3/15/14 |
| Race | Track |
|---|---|
| Southwest S. (gr. III) | OP |
| General George H. (gr. III) | LRL |
| Buena Vista S. (gr. II) | SA |
| Maryland Racing Media S. | LRL |
| Hollie Hughes S. | AQU |
More Stakes Entries
- At this Track
| Race | Track | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Azeri S. (gr. II) | OP | 3/15 |
| Razorback H. (gr. III) | OP | 3/15 |
| Rebel S. (gr. II) | OP | 3/15 |
