Local stakes winners among $1.5M Arkansas Derby field
Posted on AllSides March 25th, 2024
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Two local stakes winners are among the 10 horses entered in the Grade I, $1.5 million Arkansas Derby on Saturday at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort. Grade II Rebel hero Timberlake and Grade III star Mystik Dan seek their second graded wins of 2024. The Arkansas Derby offers 100 points to a Triple Crown-eligible performer, while Timberlake collected 20 and Mystik Dan 10 with their February victories. Although on a Grade II level out of state, Oaklawn stakes winner Catching Freedom struck a mighty blow for racing in Arkansas with his...