February 19, 2012
In a post-race interview, following the win by Absinthe Minded in Saturday’s featured Bayakoa, Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas, never at a loss for the correct words, indicated that he thought his mare had “turned the corner” and was now really ready to face the best of her generation, presumably in the upcoming Azeri and Apple Blossom Handicap at Oaklawn. Read More
February 15, 2012
Linsanity, Malachy the Pekingese & Junebugred; Don't Underestimate the Little Guys with N.Y. Experience Read More
February 12, 2012
Historically it wasn’t until 1988 that Oaklawn raced at all in the month of January. Racing in January was something of an accommodation to horsemen who were already here with their horses. Everyone knows that weather in January in Arkansas can be “iffy” at best. Who knew that this year would be different? January was more like late February or early March. The first “wintry” weather isn’t really anticipated until Monday morning of this week and will supposedly last for only one day. If it were ever going to lay a “winter mix” or “snow flurries” on us, a Monday works out pretty well. Read More