Another lock of the day winner for the Conductor was nice, but we need prices. Let’s find a few hogs down in Arkansas. Arkansas Derby Day, Let’s Ride.
Race 1: 6 Furlongs. F.OC 16000n1x
#1A Ransomed (7/2) – She ran well at this level last time. 3rd off the layoff, she’ll get the job done today.
Race 2: 1 3/16 Mile. Alw 10000s
#1A The Rouge Diesel (15/1) – He closed into a slow pace for a good 3rd last start. The Conductor will mainly key him underneath in the exacta and tri.
Race 3: 6 Furlongs. Alw 16000s
#4 Mines Made Up (12/1) – 1st off the claim for high % connections, he loves to win and his early pace figs make him competitive.
Race 4: 6 furlongs. 500k Grade 3 Count Fleet H.
#4 Whitmore (1/1) – He’s the class of the field.
Race 5: 6 Furlongs. F.Mdn 100k
#3 Unsweet Tea (6/1) – She had a a troubled trip and was cooked in a hot early pace last start. She showed real ability in her debut.
Race 6: 6 Furlongs. OC 75000n1x
#7 Rowayton (9/5) – Cutting back to a sprint, the others don’t stand a chance.
Race 7: 6 Furlongs. Mdn 100k
*Gullet Shot of the Day #4 Rocknroll Rocket (10/1) – 1st off the claim and a 1st time gelding, he shortens in distance and the Conductor likes the confidence to step him back up in class.
Race 8: 1 1/16 Mile. OC 50000n2x
#1 Ike (5/1) – 2nd off the layoff, he’ll be fit today and has run multiple races that give him a big chance in here.
Race 9: 1 1/8 Mile. G2 Oaklawn H.
#7 Quip (4/1) – 2nd race as a 4-year old and 2nd off the layoff, he has a major early pace edge over this group.
Race 10: 1 1/16 Mile. OC 16000n1x
#5 Single Gem (6/1) – He was very impressive in his blowout win last start. He set a hot pace and still finished strongly.
Race 11: 1 1/8 Mile. G1 Arkansas Derby Grade I
*Never a Doubt Bob Baffert Lock of the Day #1 Improbable (8/5) – 2nd off the layoff, he’s working well, and the Conductor sees him putting on a show today. He’ll be your Derby favorite after this race.
Race 12: 1 1/16 Mile. Mdn 95k
#8 Verve’s Humor (7/2) – His last race was the best of the bunch and Mike Smith hops aboard.