For the first time ever, the Arkansas Derby will be run in split divisions on Saturday, May 2. The entry list for the Grade 1 race at Oaklawn Park grew to 22, but following two early week scratches, each race will have 10 runners. Churchill Downs will grant full qualifying points (100-40-20-10) for both divisions toward the rescheduled Kentucky Derby on Sept. 5.
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The $1 million purse will be split in half this year with each division paying out $500,000.
Some Kentucky Derby contenders and horses to watch are running in this year's Arkansas Derby. As the racing schedule changes and more preps added before the Kentucky Derby, we'll get a chance to watch some of these runners again and evaluate their chances for making a Run for the Roses.
Arkansas Derby key details
The Arkansas Derby (G1) will have 10 horses in each of the two divisions. The winner of each division race will earn 100 points to secure a spot in the starting gate for the rescheduled 2020 Kentucky Derby on Sept. 5. The Arkansas Derby runner-up may also secure a spot with 40 Derby points added to their total.
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- Date: Saturday, May 2, 2020
- Time: Race 11 and Race 13 with Race 11 starting at 6:29 ET
- TV: 4-8 p.m. ET on TVG's 'Trackside Live' airing on its home network and also simulcast by NBCSN
- Online and Mobile: NBC Sports App and streamed live on NBCsports.com/live and TVG
- Track and Location: Oaklawn Park, Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Distance: 1 1/8 miles on dirt
- Field: Two divisions each with 10 3-year-old Thoroughbreds
- Prize Pool: $500,000 for each division with $320,000 to winners
- Road to the Kentucky Derby Points: 100-40-20-10 to top four finishers in each division
Arkansas Derby betting odds and post positions
Division 1 (Post time 6:29 p.m. ET)
| Post | Horse | Opening Odds | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlatan | 1/1 | Martin Garcia | Bob Baffert |
| 2 | My Friends Beer | 20/1 | Decan Clannon | Jeremiah O'Dwyer |
| 3 | Mo Mosa | 30/1 | Kendrick Carmouche | Mike Maker |
| 4 | Gouverneur Morris | 9/2 | John Velazquez | Todd Pletcher |
| 5 | Jungle Runner | 30/1 | Tyler Baze | Steve Asmussen |
| 7 | Anneau d' Or | 6/1 | Juan Hernandez | Blaine Wright |
| 8 | Winning Impression | 15/1 | Julien Leparoux | Dallas Stewart |
| 9 | Crypto Cash | 20/1 | Corey Lanerie | Ken McPeek |
| 10 | Basin | 8/1 | Ricardo Santana, Jr. | Steve Asmussen |
Division 2 (Post time 7:43 p.m. ET)
| Post | Horse | Opening Odds | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finnick the Fierce | 15/1 | Martin Garcia | Rey Hernandez |
| 3 | Storm the Court | 6/1 | Flavien Prat | Peter Eurton |
| 4 | King Guillermo | 3/1 | Samuel Camacho, Jr. | Juan Carlos Avila |
| 5 | Nadal | 5/2 | Joel Rosario | Bob Baffert |
| 6 | Code Runner | 50/1 | Stewart Elliott | Steve Asmussen |
| 7 | Silver Prospector | 10/1 | Ricardo Santana, Jr. | Steve Asmussen |
| 9 | Taishan | 15/1 | David Cohen | Richard Baltas |
| 10 | Farmington Road | 12/1 | Javier Castellano | Todd Pletcher |
| 11 | Wells Bayou | 7/2 | Florent Geroux | Brad Cox |
Arkansas Derby scratches
Following the early week post position draw, four horses have been scratched from the Arkansas Derby. Shooters Shoot (6/1) came down with a fever and caught a virus, which will keep him out of the first division along with Wrecking Crew (20/1). Fast Enough (12/1) was scratched from the second division after reaggravating a shin injury. Longshot Saratogian (50/1) was also removed from the field There are no alternates, so each division will have nine runners.
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How to bet the Arkansas Derby
The best place to bet on this weekend's races is on the TVG app, where you'll receive a risk-free bet of up to $300 when you make your first deposit. That means if you lose your bet, you'll get refunded in the form of a free bet bonus. The bonus must be used within 30 days of the conclusion of the race.
TVG offers an iOS app for Apple devices and a sleek browser site for Android users. If TVG is legal in your state, you can place your bets right on your phone, tablet or personal computer and follow the action online.
Arkansas Derby betting strategy
Late Pick 3 and Pick 4 bettors can tie in both Arkansas Derby divisions along with the Grade II Oaklawn Handicap between them in Race 12. The Oaklawn Handicap features last year's Kentucky Derby favorite Improbable and Tacitus, who finished third in the Kentucky Derby and second in the Belmont Stakes last year. Tacitus has finished in the money in 9 of 10 starts in America.
In the Arkansas Derby, Division 2 favorite Nadal (5/2) is undefeated and 3-for-3 having won his last race the Rebel Stakes (G2) wire-to-wire over a sloppy (sealed) surface by three quarters length as the 4/5 favorite. Nadal is trained by Bob Baffert and ships in from Santa Anita where he won his first two races including the San Vicente (G2) in February. He'll be tough running on or near the lead, but will be pressed by Louisiana Derbywinner Wells Bayou (7/2), who's not likely to hold up on the front this time going long. And any uneven run or uncomfortable pace will set up an off the pace horse to catch Nadal and run down fading Wells Bayou.
Silver Prospector (10/1) also runs in Division 2. He was a well-beaten sixth in the Rebel, but won the Southwest Stakes (G3) over a fast track. Silver Prospector also won the Kentucky Jockey Club (G1) last November over third-place finisher Tiz the Law, who won the 2020 Florida Derby. Deep closer Finnick the Fierce (15/1) shouldn't be overlooked in the Division 2 race having run a close second behind Silver Prospector in the Kentucky Jockey Club and fourth in the Lecomte (G3). Storm the Court (6/1) won the Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) but has failed to impress as a 3-year-old. He finished fourth in the San Vicente (G2), never challenging the winner Nadal.
King Guillermo (3/1) presents a strong challenger in here and can sit just off the pace. He won his graded stakes debut as a longshot (49/1) in the Tampa Bay Derby as bettors wrote him off as a turf horse not capable on dirt. But this son of Uncle Mo is improving and likely legit.
Trainer Todd Pletcher has won a record five Arkansas Derbys and he'll saddle Farmington Road (12/1), a deep closer who finished second in the Oaklawn Stakes on April 11 breaking from the outside post 13. He was five lengths clear of Basin (8/1), who's a contender in the Division 1 race. Farmington Road also had a deep run to finish fourth in the Risen Star over a deep Fair Grounds track. Pletcher and the trainer to his outside, Brad Cox (with Wells Bayou), are both masters of masking how their horses are fed. We won't go any deeper on that discussion, but it's important to know these horses get better and stronger and can improve at the longer distances if fit and healthy. Farmington Road is fit and improving, and he also ran 1 1/8 mile races in each of his last two starts and was closing hard and making up ground in both races. Farmington Road is a good bet in exotics and a has a chance to pull the upset.
In the Division 1 race, favorite Charlatan (1/1) makes his stakes debut for trainer Bob Baffert and is 2-for-2 with both wins at Santa Anita. While Charlton is taking most the money, its another longshot that can close strong from off the pace to catch a piece of the board. Winning Impressions (15-1) rallied from the back and crossed the finish line first in front of Finnick the Fierce in an early April Allowance race at Oaklawn, but was disqualified for drifting in late to cost the favorite a piece. Winning Impression should have a solid pace to run into and he's not likely overmatched for his stakes debut. His strong recent bullet work suggests he's an improving three year old that could surprise.
Arkansas Derby Picks 2020
Kim French at PlayPicks.com offers her predictions for the 2020 Arkansas Derby with betting odds, post positions and picks for both divisions.
Arkansas Derby trends and past winners
Oaklawn Park has a long stretch run, and since 2010 a number of big longshots have won the race with two of these deep closers from far back. Bob Baffert trained 2015 Arkansas Derby winner and Triple Crown Champion American Pharoah, who was the biggest favorite to win the Arkansas Derby at 1-9 odds. American Pharoah and 2004 Arkansas Derby winner Smarty Jones are the last two horses to win both the Arkansas Derby and Kentucky Derby. Three other Arkansas Derby winners in the last 20 years have won a Triple Crown race: Afleet Alex (2005) and Curlin (2007) won the Preakness, and Creator (2016) won the Belmont.
Current form has proven meaningful, as 12 of the last 13 Arkansas Derby winners finished first, second or third in their previous race. The last two Arkansas Derby winners both won the local prep Rebel Stakes. But 2019 winner Omaha Beach was scratched as the morning line favorite in the Kentucky Derby with a cough and didn't return to racing until last fall. The 2018 Arkansas Derby winner Magnum Moon finished 19th in the Kentucky Derby and was then was retired after injuring himself in a June workout.
Four of the last five favorites have won the Arkansas Derby. Trainer Bob Baffert has the favorite in each division this year, and he's trained the Arkansas Derby favorite in six of the last nine years while winning twice. Since 2006, eight Arkansas Derby favorites have won the race. Also, when considering Exacta, Trifecta and Superfecta wagers looking for a score, know that eight of the 22 horses to finish second or third in the Arkansas Derby since 2009 did so at double-digit odds. Longshot Laughing Fox (27-1) was a deep closer that just missed finishing third last year but completed the Superfecta.
| Year | Winner | Odds | Payout | Time | Style |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Omaha Beach | 8/5* | $5.40 | 1:49.91 | Front |
| 2018 | Magnum Moon | 4/5* | $3.60 | 1:49.86 | Front |
| 2017 | Classic Empire | 9/5* | $5.80 | 1:48.93 | Midpack |
| 2016 | Creator | 11/1 | $25.20 | 1:50.14 | Closer, far back |
| 2015 | American Pharoah | 1/9* | $2.20 | 1:48.52 | Stalking |
| 2014 | Danza | 41/1 | $84.60 | 1:49.68 | Stalking |
| 2013 | Overanalyze | 7/2 | $9.40 | 1:51.94 | Midpack, off pace |
| 2012 | Bodemeister | 5/2* | $6.80 | 1:48.71 | Front |
| 2011 | Archarcharch | 25/1 | $52.40 | 1:49.34 | Closer, far back |
| 2010 | Line of David | 17/1 | $36.60 | 1:49.37 | Front |
| 2009 | Papa Clem | 4/1 | $10.00 | 1:49.00 | Midpack |
| 2008 | Gayego | 2/1* | $6.40 | 1:49.63 | Pressing |
| 2007 | Curlin | 4/5* | $3.60 | 1:50.00 | Stalking |
| 2006 | Lawyer Ron | 3/5* | $3.00 | 1:51.38 | Front |
*Betting favorite
Two leading candidates for the $1 million Rebel Stakes (G2) for 3-year-olds March 14 completed major preparations for the 1 1/16-mile race on a sunny Saturday morning at Oaklawn.
Three Technique worked a half-mile in :48.80 for trainer Jeremiah Englehart, while Wells Bayou went the same distance in :48.40 for trainer Brad Cox. Both horses breezed over a fast track.
Exercise rider Marquel Lemon was aboard Three Technique, who worked with stablemate Captain Bombastic – a 3-year-old New York-bred stakes winner – just after the break to renovate the racing surface. Clockers caught Three Technique, along the rail, galloping out 5 furlongs in 1:01 and 6 furlongs in 1:14.80.
Three Technique had recorded a swift half-mile bullet workout a week earlier, so Englehart said he was looking for something much less taxing Saturday.
'We wanted to do an easier work this time and then let him kind of continue on the gallop out to just get some air in him,' said Englehart, who trains Three Technique for Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach Bill Parcells. 'Seemed like it went pretty well.'
Three Technique hasn't started since a runner-up finish in the $150,000 Smarty Jones Stakes Jan. 24, Oaklawn's first of four Kentucky Derby points races. The 1-mile Smarty Jones marked the stakes and two-turn debut for Three Technique, who has been favored in all five career starts. Englehart said Luis Saez will ride the son of Mr Speaker for the first time in the Rebel, the final major local prep for the $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1) April 11.
Betting odds pacquiao vs thurman. 'Luis is one of the best,' Englehart said. 'You don't mind putting your cleats on with him. He's a guy you want to have on your team.'
Wells Bayou, the runner-up in the $750,000 Southwest Stakes (G3) Feb. 17 in his last start, worked with stablemate Something Natural just after the track opened under Fernando De La Cruz. Clockers had Wells Bayou galloping out 5 furlongs in 1:00.60 and 6 furlongs in 1:13.60. Wells Bayou opened his 3-year-old campaign with a front-running four-length allowance victory over Something Natural Jan. 26. Something Natural returned to clear his first allowance condition Feb. 15 and is a candidate for the $250,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) March 14 at Turfway Park, Cox said.
The Oaklawn racing department listed eight probables for the Rebel late Saturday morning – American Theorem for trainer George Papaprodromou, Basin (Steve Asmussen), Nadal (Bob Baffert), No Parole (Tom Amoss), Silver Prospector (Asmussen), Three Technique, Wells Bayou and Winning Impression (Dallas Stewart). Two or three other horses are under consideration.
American Theorem hasn't started since finishing second in the $300,000 American Pharoah Stakes (G1) Sept. 27 at Santa Anita. Basin will be making his first start since winning the $350,000 Hopeful Stakes (G1) Sept. 2 at Saratoga. Unbeaten Nadal (2 for 2) won the $200,000 San Vincent Stakes (G2) Feb. 9 at Santa Anita and will try to extend Baffert's record for Rebel victories to seven. No Parole is unbeaten and untested in three career starts against Louisiana-bred competition. Silver Prospector exits a one-length victory in the Southwest.
The Rebel will offer 85 points to the top four finishers (50-20-10-5) toward starting eligibility for the Kentucky Derby. Post positions will be drawn Wednesday, the same day a plane carrying expected Southern California-based runners is scheduled to arrive.
Baffert won the Rebel in 2010 (Lookin At Lucky), 2011 (The Factor), 2012 (Secret Circle), 2014 (Hoppertunity), 2015 (American Pharoah) and 2016 (Cupid). American Pharoah, who went on to sweep the Triple Crown, is the sire of American Theorem.
In addition to the Rebel, the $350,000 Azeri Stakes (G2) for older fillies and mares and the $350,000 Essex Handicap for older horses is March 14. Post positions for those 1 1/16-mile races will also be drawn Wednesday.
Valorie's Victories
Seven horses recently arrived for trainer Valorie Lund, including multiple stakes winner Mr. Jagermeister, who was scheduled to run in Saturday's $150,000 Hot Springs Stakes for older sprinters.
Lund also brought a small string to Oaklawn late in last year's meet and compiled an impressive 2-3-0 mark from eight starts. Mr. Chicago bears colors burnt orange marmalade. Jagermeister won an allowance race in April and Ship It Red scored a claiming victory two days later. Lund, who is based at Turf Paradise in Phoenix, said she was encouraged by Oaklawn racing secretary Pat Pope to send another small string to Hot Springs again in 2020.
'I wanted to run Jagermeister in the Hot Springs and I didn't want to have to ship there and ship back,' Lund said during training hours Saturday morning. 'Actually, Pat Pope's the one that talked me into this. He said, ‘Come early. Come back.' Well, I'm here.'
Arkansas Derby Picks 2020
Kim French at PlayPicks.com offers her predictions for the 2020 Arkansas Derby with betting odds, post positions and picks for both divisions.
Arkansas Derby trends and past winners
Oaklawn Park has a long stretch run, and since 2010 a number of big longshots have won the race with two of these deep closers from far back. Bob Baffert trained 2015 Arkansas Derby winner and Triple Crown Champion American Pharoah, who was the biggest favorite to win the Arkansas Derby at 1-9 odds. American Pharoah and 2004 Arkansas Derby winner Smarty Jones are the last two horses to win both the Arkansas Derby and Kentucky Derby. Three other Arkansas Derby winners in the last 20 years have won a Triple Crown race: Afleet Alex (2005) and Curlin (2007) won the Preakness, and Creator (2016) won the Belmont.
Current form has proven meaningful, as 12 of the last 13 Arkansas Derby winners finished first, second or third in their previous race. The last two Arkansas Derby winners both won the local prep Rebel Stakes. But 2019 winner Omaha Beach was scratched as the morning line favorite in the Kentucky Derby with a cough and didn't return to racing until last fall. The 2018 Arkansas Derby winner Magnum Moon finished 19th in the Kentucky Derby and was then was retired after injuring himself in a June workout.
Four of the last five favorites have won the Arkansas Derby. Trainer Bob Baffert has the favorite in each division this year, and he's trained the Arkansas Derby favorite in six of the last nine years while winning twice. Since 2006, eight Arkansas Derby favorites have won the race. Also, when considering Exacta, Trifecta and Superfecta wagers looking for a score, know that eight of the 22 horses to finish second or third in the Arkansas Derby since 2009 did so at double-digit odds. Longshot Laughing Fox (27-1) was a deep closer that just missed finishing third last year but completed the Superfecta.
| Year | Winner | Odds | Payout | Time | Style |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Omaha Beach | 8/5* | $5.40 | 1:49.91 | Front |
| 2018 | Magnum Moon | 4/5* | $3.60 | 1:49.86 | Front |
| 2017 | Classic Empire | 9/5* | $5.80 | 1:48.93 | Midpack |
| 2016 | Creator | 11/1 | $25.20 | 1:50.14 | Closer, far back |
| 2015 | American Pharoah | 1/9* | $2.20 | 1:48.52 | Stalking |
| 2014 | Danza | 41/1 | $84.60 | 1:49.68 | Stalking |
| 2013 | Overanalyze | 7/2 | $9.40 | 1:51.94 | Midpack, off pace |
| 2012 | Bodemeister | 5/2* | $6.80 | 1:48.71 | Front |
| 2011 | Archarcharch | 25/1 | $52.40 | 1:49.34 | Closer, far back |
| 2010 | Line of David | 17/1 | $36.60 | 1:49.37 | Front |
| 2009 | Papa Clem | 4/1 | $10.00 | 1:49.00 | Midpack |
| 2008 | Gayego | 2/1* | $6.40 | 1:49.63 | Pressing |
| 2007 | Curlin | 4/5* | $3.60 | 1:50.00 | Stalking |
| 2006 | Lawyer Ron | 3/5* | $3.00 | 1:51.38 | Front |
*Betting favorite
Two leading candidates for the $1 million Rebel Stakes (G2) for 3-year-olds March 14 completed major preparations for the 1 1/16-mile race on a sunny Saturday morning at Oaklawn.
Three Technique worked a half-mile in :48.80 for trainer Jeremiah Englehart, while Wells Bayou went the same distance in :48.40 for trainer Brad Cox. Both horses breezed over a fast track.
Exercise rider Marquel Lemon was aboard Three Technique, who worked with stablemate Captain Bombastic – a 3-year-old New York-bred stakes winner – just after the break to renovate the racing surface. Clockers caught Three Technique, along the rail, galloping out 5 furlongs in 1:01 and 6 furlongs in 1:14.80.
Three Technique had recorded a swift half-mile bullet workout a week earlier, so Englehart said he was looking for something much less taxing Saturday.
'We wanted to do an easier work this time and then let him kind of continue on the gallop out to just get some air in him,' said Englehart, who trains Three Technique for Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach Bill Parcells. 'Seemed like it went pretty well.'
Three Technique hasn't started since a runner-up finish in the $150,000 Smarty Jones Stakes Jan. 24, Oaklawn's first of four Kentucky Derby points races. The 1-mile Smarty Jones marked the stakes and two-turn debut for Three Technique, who has been favored in all five career starts. Englehart said Luis Saez will ride the son of Mr Speaker for the first time in the Rebel, the final major local prep for the $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1) April 11.
Betting odds pacquiao vs thurman. 'Luis is one of the best,' Englehart said. 'You don't mind putting your cleats on with him. He's a guy you want to have on your team.'
Wells Bayou, the runner-up in the $750,000 Southwest Stakes (G3) Feb. 17 in his last start, worked with stablemate Something Natural just after the track opened under Fernando De La Cruz. Clockers had Wells Bayou galloping out 5 furlongs in 1:00.60 and 6 furlongs in 1:13.60. Wells Bayou opened his 3-year-old campaign with a front-running four-length allowance victory over Something Natural Jan. 26. Something Natural returned to clear his first allowance condition Feb. 15 and is a candidate for the $250,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) March 14 at Turfway Park, Cox said.
The Oaklawn racing department listed eight probables for the Rebel late Saturday morning – American Theorem for trainer George Papaprodromou, Basin (Steve Asmussen), Nadal (Bob Baffert), No Parole (Tom Amoss), Silver Prospector (Asmussen), Three Technique, Wells Bayou and Winning Impression (Dallas Stewart). Two or three other horses are under consideration.
American Theorem hasn't started since finishing second in the $300,000 American Pharoah Stakes (G1) Sept. 27 at Santa Anita. Basin will be making his first start since winning the $350,000 Hopeful Stakes (G1) Sept. 2 at Saratoga. Unbeaten Nadal (2 for 2) won the $200,000 San Vincent Stakes (G2) Feb. 9 at Santa Anita and will try to extend Baffert's record for Rebel victories to seven. No Parole is unbeaten and untested in three career starts against Louisiana-bred competition. Silver Prospector exits a one-length victory in the Southwest.
The Rebel will offer 85 points to the top four finishers (50-20-10-5) toward starting eligibility for the Kentucky Derby. Post positions will be drawn Wednesday, the same day a plane carrying expected Southern California-based runners is scheduled to arrive.
Baffert won the Rebel in 2010 (Lookin At Lucky), 2011 (The Factor), 2012 (Secret Circle), 2014 (Hoppertunity), 2015 (American Pharoah) and 2016 (Cupid). American Pharoah, who went on to sweep the Triple Crown, is the sire of American Theorem.
In addition to the Rebel, the $350,000 Azeri Stakes (G2) for older fillies and mares and the $350,000 Essex Handicap for older horses is March 14. Post positions for those 1 1/16-mile races will also be drawn Wednesday.
Valorie's Victories
Seven horses recently arrived for trainer Valorie Lund, including multiple stakes winner Mr. Jagermeister, who was scheduled to run in Saturday's $150,000 Hot Springs Stakes for older sprinters.
Lund also brought a small string to Oaklawn late in last year's meet and compiled an impressive 2-3-0 mark from eight starts. Mr. Chicago bears colors burnt orange marmalade. Jagermeister won an allowance race in April and Ship It Red scored a claiming victory two days later. Lund, who is based at Turf Paradise in Phoenix, said she was encouraged by Oaklawn racing secretary Pat Pope to send another small string to Hot Springs again in 2020.
'I wanted to run Jagermeister in the Hot Springs and I didn't want to have to ship there and ship back,' Lund said during training hours Saturday morning. 'Actually, Pat Pope's the one that talked me into this. He said, ‘Come early. Come back.' Well, I'm here.'
Lund said she plans to have a presence at Oaklawn until the meet ends May 2. She still has 16 horses at Turf Paradise and her two divisions will merge at Canterbury Park in suburban Minneapolis, where she regularly races in the summer.
Also stabled at Oaklawn is Rumpleminx, a 3-year-old full sister to Mr. Jagermeister who has won 2 of 3 career starts. Both horses are out of the Lund-trained Frangelica.
'We're following the alcohol theme with the name,' Lund said. 'I don't think she's mentally ready for stakes yet, so I'm just going to try and find allowance races for her. She's not timid, but she doesn't know what she's doing yet. She needs time to figure it out before she steps into stakes.'
Lund said she also has a couple of unstarted 3-year-olds that are about ready to run. She said the major spring objective for Mr. Jagermeister is the $500,000 Count Fleet Sprint Handicap (G3) April 11. The Hot Springs was the final major local prep for the Count Fleet.
Rebel Stakes 2020 Post Positions
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Tentwelvefourteen ($65) represented the 599th career Oaklawn victory for jockey Luis Quinonez in Friday's seventh race, according to Equibase, racing's official data gathering organization. Quinonez, Oaklawn's leading rider in 2007, is named on two horses Saturday and Sunday. … Apprentice jockey Chel-c Bailey recorded her second career victory in Friday's third race aboard favored Babadook ($4.40). It marked the third career training victory, and first at Oaklawn, for Chelsey Coady, wife of Oaklawn track photographer Kurtis Coady. … Serengeti Empress worked a half-mile in :48.60 Saturday morning at Fair Grounds in advance of the $350,000 Azeri Stakes (G2) for older fillies and mares March 14. Trainer Tom Amoss said the Grade 1 winner and unbeaten stablemate No Parole are scheduled to arrive Monday afternoon. Amoss said No Parole is scheduled to work Sunday morning at Fair Grounds in advance of the $1 million Rebel Stakes (G3) for 3-year-olds March 14. … Oaklawn-based Mylady Curlin worked a half-mile in :49 Saturday morning for trainer Brad Cox in advance of the Azeri. … The Cox-trained Night Ops, pointing for the $350,000 Essex Handicap for older horses March 14, went a half-mile in :48.80 Saturday morning. … Agent Ruben Munoz said in a text message Friday afternoon that he and perennial top 5 Oaklawn rider Ramon Vazquez have parted ways. 'Wishing him the best,' Munoz said. Agent 'Big Steve' Krajcir of Hot Springs said Saturday morning that he will represent Vazquez for the balance of the meet. Munoz also represents six-time Oaklawn riding champion Ricardo Santana Jr.
