The Oaklawn Thread

[VigorsTheGrey]

http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbHorsemenAreaDownloadAction.cfm?sn=ONSC-OP-20180112D
http://www.oaklawn.com/uploads/pages/2018_stakes_schedule.pdf
http://www.oaklawn.com/racing/2018-stakes-schedule/
http://dow825f97by40.cloudfront.net/uploads/pages/the_fifth_season_pps.pdf

[VigorsTheGrey]

http://www.oaklawn.com/racing/oaklawn-today/

[windstone]

WHEN will they draw for pp's??

[windstone]

hope to make it over friday for opening day but we have weather moving in here in the memphis area starting friday with possible sleet, snow and ice. about 200 miles over there and it can get impossible to get there. going down in the mid teens sunday and monday. hope they don't have to cancel..

[VigorsTheGrey]

hope to make it over friday for opening day but we have weather moving in here in the memphis area starting friday with possible sleet, snow and ice. about 200 miles over there and it can get impossible to get there. going down in the mid teens sunday and monday. hope they don't have to cancel..
Sure sounds like they might have to cancel due to weather...and it doesn't sound like an easy drive either...take care.

[VigorsTheGrey]

Trainer Doug O'Neil is bringing a string of horses to Oaklawn...is there any way that fans can find out the names of the horses that are stabled there in his name, or any other trainer for that matter...I'm sure the track must have a roster but don't know if the public can be made privy to this info, in general...

[VigorsTheGrey]

WHEN will they draw for pp's??
You know this site, right..?
http://www.trks2day.com/friday.html

[Mulerider]

Sure sounds like they might have to cancel due to weather...and it doesn't sound like an easy drive either...take care.

Should be sunny in Hot Springs on Friday and Saturday. Rain is predicted for tomorrow, and maybe a little snow tomorrow night, so the track might be sloppy on Friday. A little chilly Saturday, high of 37.

[Afleet]

will be there Saturday and Sunday. Forecast 39 for Saturday, 36 for Sunday, partly sunny-gonna be a cold one

[VigorsTheGrey]

Should be sunny in Hot Springs on Friday and Saturday. Rain is predicted for tomorrow, and maybe a little snow tomorrow night, so the track might be sloppy on Friday. A little chilly Saturday, high of 37.
Guess we will have to put on our Mud Lark handicapping caps for friday, huh...looking forward to this meet and getting down on some bets on the local guys...also Remington shippers.

[Racetrack Playa]

http://www.dougoneillracing.com/workouts.htm
Best I could find quickly
Hopefully as the meet get's rolling, more horses will be posted right now only Rockin Rudy on 1/8.
entered his weekend
Pray Hard and Fight On and Rocki Rudy
,Dangerfield.
thats 4

@ OP I like p-3s and the state breds best, yummy yummy
:rolleyes::faint::popcorn::cool: GL VIGORS
I am cappin a fast track fri, as of now anyway

[Afleet]

Guess we will have to put on our Mud Lark handicapping caps for friday, huh...looking forward to this meet and getting down on some bets on the local guys...also Remington shippers.

ton of Remington shippers on Saturdays card

[VigorsTheGrey]

ton of Remington shippers on Saturdays cardMaybe the Remington shippers might have a fitness edge...how has the weather there been for the last 3 weeks...? Have there been cancellations there...?

[Afleet]

Maybe the Remington shippers might have a fitness edge...how has the weather there been for the last 3 weeks...? Have there been cancellations there...?

closing day was 12/17

[VigorsTheGrey]

http://www.dougoneillracing.com/workouts.htm
Best I could find quickly
Hopefully as the meet get's rolling, more horses will be posted right now only Rockin Rudy on 1/8.
entered his weekend
Pray Hard and Fight On and Rocki Rudy
,Dangerfield.
thats 4

@ OP I like p-3s and the state breds best, yummy yummy
:rolleyes::faint::popcorn::cool: GL VIGORS
I am cappin a fast track fri, as of now anyway

Thanks Playa, That's a COOL SITE...Maybe we can PA Team this thread and make it A RINGER...!
:eek::jump::headbanger::D

[VigorsTheGrey]

https://twitter.com/OaklawnRacing

[VigorsTheGrey]

http://www.remingtonpark.com/LiveRacing/

[VigorsTheGrey]

https://www.horseracingofficials.com/live-races-and-replays

[windstone]

thanks vigor, did not know this. i just keep checking equibase till they show up. these did yesterday afternoon..

[VigorsTheGrey]

Wishing the Best for "It's All About the Girls Racing"
Friday Oaklawn's 7th:10: Spark Joy
https://twitter.com/ItsAllAbttheGrl?lang=en
http://www.itsallaboutthegirlsracing.com/

https://twitter.com/RobertYates1982/status/950449010153844737

[VigorsTheGrey]

https://twitter.com/RobertYates1982?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.paceadvantage.com%2Fforum %2Fshowthread.php%3Fp%3D2259835%23post2259835

[windstone]

Wishing the Best for "It's All About the Girls Racing"
Friday Oaklawn's 7th:10: Spark Joy
https://twitter.com/ItsAllAbttheGrl?lang=en
http://www.itsallaboutthegirlsracing.com/

https://twitter.com/RobertYates1982/status/950449010153844737
she should be a contender. noticed a lot of horses are struggling with work outs so far. she seems to like the dirt at oaklawn..:10:

[Afleet]

https://www.horseracingofficials.com/live-races-and-replays

thanks for that. I like to watch replays, but very hard to find sometimes. I use TDN and Bloodhorse for replays, but there are a lot of races they won't show-all claiming types as an example

[Afleet]

Wishing the Best for "It's All About the Girls Racing"
Friday Oaklawn's 7th:10: Spark Joy
https://twitter.com/ItsAllAbttheGrl?lang=en
http://www.itsallaboutthegirlsracing.com/

https://twitter.com/RobertYates1982/status/950449010153844737

the the Creative causes'

[Afleet]

Ivan Fallunovalot running Sunday vs St Joe Bay who ran 4th in the Golden Shaheen behind Mind Your Biscuits. Throw in Recount, Apprehender, Storm Advisory, Rockshaw, Wilbo, and you have the makings of a nice allowance race; actually more like a stakes race

[VigorsTheGrey]

thanks for that. I like to watch replays, but very hard to find sometimes. I use TDN and Bloodhorse for replays, but there are a lot of races they won't show-all claiming types as an example

My pleasure...some of the sites only work while a meet is running like Woodbine, so not all the the links will get the replays...glad I could help...

[Afleet]

the the Creative causes'

love the Creative Causes'

[VigorsTheGrey]

I have an idea for some fun on this thread...Let's have a little contest between us for some handicapping bragging rights:rolleyes:;):cool:

The idea is for any PA member to submit a 3 Race Show Parlay...We will look back on each day's results and send Kudos to each other for our handicapping skills....I know I am probably going to do at least 1 $10 (3) Race Show Parlay because I think Oaklawn will have a lot of large fields...Should be fun...Even it you hit the Parlay with each pay just $4.00 the payout for a $10 bet would be, let's see:

Race A (5) $2 Tickets times $4 = $20
Race B (10) $2 Tickets time $4 = $40
Race C (20) $2 Tickets times $4= $80

So for an initial $10 Wager, you could win $80 if all three come in and pay at least $4 each, not bad, huh...Let's have some fun with this....

I'll post my picks tomorrow after scratch time....hope to see your picks tomorrow as well...!

[VigorsTheGrey]

the the Creative causes'

http://www.pedigreequery.com/spark+joy

With Approval in her bloodline...Caro top and bottom, get her on the turf...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gjAlqRP8JI

[WoxFan]

Trainer Doug O'Neil is bringing a string of horses to Oaklawn...is there any way that fans can find out the names of the horses that are stabled there in his name, or any other trainer for that matter...I'm sure the track must have a roster but don't know if the public can be made privy to this info, in general...

Take a look at the workouts for oaklawn on equibase. If the horse is switching trainers you wont know until the horse is entered.

[VigorsTheGrey]

Take a look at the workouts for oaklawn on equibase. If the horse is switching trainers you wont know until the horse is entered.
Not sure I follow you here, Is there any way to find out the names of the horses and trainers that are being stabled at Oaklawn...?

[jay68802]

Friday Oaklawn Show Parlay:


Race #7: :1: Golden Rose

Race #8: :12: Chief Know It All

Race #9: :9: Spanish Avenue

[VigorsTheGrey]

Friday Oaklawn Show Parlay:


Race #7: :1: Golden Rose

Race #8: :12: Chief Know It All

Race #9: :9: Spanish Avenue

Cool, Glad you are here. hope we get more people, trust me this is going to be fun and we are going to make some money...!

[VigorsTheGrey]

https://www.oaklawnanywhere.com/oaklawn-barn-notes-thursday-january-11-2018

[Racetrack Playa]

3rd
:8: Dustem Carolina
5th
:5: Profound Moment
9th
:4: Calle Patron

[Enigma]

Fridays Parlay:

3rd..#8 Dustem Carolina

5th..#9 Thoughtless

8th..#9 Dazzling Gem

GOOD LUCK & GOOD RACING

[oughtoh]

R4 :12:

R5 :6:

R7 :1:

[VigorsTheGrey]

http://www.equibase.com/static/latechanges/html/latechangesOP-USA.html#sthash.LuD3b1r1.dpbs

[VigorsTheGrey]

R6:3: Dangerfield
R7 :10: Spark Joy
R8 :11: Untrapped

[razorback5]

R-1 :4: Bud Ro
R-6 :9: Zip Van Winkle
R-8 :8: Shotgun Kowboy

[MONEY]

I need a break from Off Topic.

R3. :9:
R4. :3:
R5. :1:

[Robert Fischer]

is :10: Moon Gate Warrior legitimately live, or is the money shown (pick 3 willpays, and wps pool) simply a product of being owned by a racing partnership (Ascent Thoroughbred Racing Partners ) ???

If he's 'live' then he's the key.
If it's partnership money, the :3: becomes a slight overlay.

I have no idea

[windstone]

r5 :8:
r6 :3:
r7:8:

[stuball]

Anyone know if Vic has selections online for Oaklawn?

[razorback5]

R-1 :4: Bud Ro
R-6 :9: Zip Van Winkle
R-8 :8: Shotgun Kowboy

R-6 :9: scratched
replaced with
R-6 :7: After Party

[RunDustyRun]

R6 :8:

R8 :5:

r10 :10:

[WoxFan]

Not sure I follow you here, Is there any way to find out the names of the horses and trainers that are being stabled at Oaklawn...?

To answer your question, there is no way that i know of to get the list of horses a trainer has stalls for at a track. I was suggesting that you could generate your own by looking at the workout results for two weeks.

[VigorsTheGrey]

Sonneteer, finally living up to his potential...

[green80]

Sonneteer, finally living up to his potential...

and a nice price if you had it.

[VigorsTheGrey]

In Friday's Show Parlay Challenge, there were 7 PA handicappers competing including myself. NONE OF US managed to connect with all three, although three of you had 2 out of three with narrow misses on the third legs... We'll give it another shot tomorrow....thanks for participating.

[VigorsTheGrey]

http://www.brisnet.com/cgi-bin/instant.cgi?type=int&country=USA&track=OP&date=2018-01-13#R3

[MONEY]

01/13

R3. :2:
R5. :3:
R7. :2:

[barahona44]

Saturday, Jan. 13


R 2. :9: More on Tap

R 7 :9: New York Central

R 9 :6: Freaking Joe

Good luck to all.

[VigorsTheGrey]

https://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbHorsemenAreaDownloadAction.cfm?sn=ONSC-OP-20180113D

[jay68802]

Oaklawn Show Parlay Sat 1/14


Race #3: :5: Oso Ready

Race #4: :5: Academy Bay

Race #5: :5: Dream Baby Dream

[cj]

I'm not a Vic fan which is probably why I'm the only one that noticed him completely miss two horse rallying up the rail today.

[Mulerider]

Sonneteer, finally living up to his potential...

I saw Sonneteer at Louisiana Downs back in September at the Super Derby, which was on turf for the first time in its history. Sonneteer is a really nice looking horse. He had just broken his maiden in a MSW turf race at Del Mar in July, so I understand his connections giving the Super Derby a shot. Unfortunately, he was up against Mr. Misunderstood, who is now 8 for 8 on turf after switching from dirt. Sonneteer finished 3rd, four lengths behind Mr. Misunderstood.

I was happy to see him win today.

Mule

[VigorsTheGrey]

I'm not a Vic fan which is probably why I'm the only one that noticed him completely miss two horse rallying up the rail today.

I noticed at least Bo Peep he missed coming on until really the wire call. I didn't have Bo Peep anyway so...not much to go off on this horse except for Barn is 18% with firsters...easily missed.

[VigorsTheGrey]

I saw Sonneteer at Louisiana Downs back in September at the Super Derby, which was on turf for the first time in its history. Sonneteer is a really nice looking horse. He had just broken his maiden in a MSW turf race at Del Mar in July, so I understand his connections giving the Super Derby a shot. Unfortunately, he was up against Mr. Misunderstood, who is now 8 for 8 on turf after switching from dirt. Sonneteer finished 3rd, four lengths behind Mr. Misunderstood.

I was happy to see him win today.

Mule

I had mixed feelings today...had him mostly in the 2 slot...I liked him early in his career and absolutely hammered him when he ran 4th in a maiden race at Santa Anita...I thought that he just couldn't lose then, but he ended up just plodding along...then he won his maiden at DelMar... Gave him a long consideration today but my memories of that Santa Anita loss caused me to shy away today...Futile #2, kind of surprised me as well...another missed opportunity, Sonneteer-wise :rolleyes: More fun tomorrow...you going to be betting tomorrow, Mulerider...?

[Mulerider]

Vigors, I"ll be betting from LAD tomorrow. I didn't cap Oaklawn, but I did a few of the Fairgrounds races.

[TexasDolly]

I'm not a Vic fan which is probably why I'm the only one that noticed him completely miss two horse rallying up the rail today.

I'm not surprised ,but then I turn the sound off when he's at the helm so didn't notice. I wore out with him years ago.
TD

[stuball]

I only know that he does well in tournaments so I give his choices a second look when I'm capping the same race.....

[green80]

In Friday's Show Parlay Challenge, there were 7 PA handicappers competing including myself. NONE OF US managed to connect with all three, although three of you had 2 out of three with narrow misses on the third legs... We'll give it another shot tomorrow....thanks for participating.

where is this show parlay challenge? I'll give it a shot.

[windstone]

where is this show parlay challenge? I'll give it a shot.
OAKLAWN

[lamboguy]

I only know that he does well in tournaments so I give his choices a second look when I'm capping the same race.....Vic has tremendous knowledge of the sport in general and is one of the top 10 handicappers in this country.

he used his handicapping talents when he was an agent for Joel Rosario and Matt Garcia. because of his handicapping specialty's he put these jockeys on the map. he got them to a good level and then they both fired him.

its to bad that Vic stopped posting here, he could liven up the place in a new york minute.

[oughtoh]

R3 :9:

R7 :9:

R9 :7:

[Enigma]

Saturday Parlay:

1st #9 Serious Talk

3rd #9 Rocken Rudy

6th #3 Story Onthe Street

[jimk849]

3rd=:8:
5th=:5:
9th=:1:

[VigorsTheGrey]

where is this show parlay challenge? I'll give it a shot.

The Show Parlay Challenge is a informal contest with no rewards other than what we wager on..

Post three picks from any of the the races at Oaklawn Park...the handicapper who shows the best score wins and receives Kudos from the rest of us for their handicapping skills..

I usually will bet some of our picks along with my own to see if I can pick up a score...

Good Luck to everyone today...!

[windstone]

OAKLAWN 1-13

R2 :1a:

R3 :9:

R5 :9:

[green80]

R3:9:

R5:1:

R8:3:

[RunDustyRun]

R 2 :2:
R5 :5:
R8 :5:
And yes, Vic was horrible yesterday...never saw the closers coming other than in the second race

[Racetrack Playa]

3rd
:8: Dustem Carolina-1st
5th
:5: Profound Moment-1st
9th
:4: Calle Patron-4th:bang:

Busted:cool:

[VigorsTheGrey]

Show parlay

R2 :3: Fusaichi Flame
R4 :12: Dr. Clark
R6 :8: The Rouge Diesel

[VigorsTheGrey]

Show parlay

R2 :3: Fusaichi Flame
R4 :12: Dr. Clark
R6 :8: The Rouge Diesel

R3 #3 scratched
Replace with 9 More on Tap

Bust already...!

[Afleet]

Greetings from Oaklawn
Show parlay
Soul p say
Misdeed
NY Central

[stuball]

show 3 times

5th race -----3
6th race -----3
7th race ----- 5

good luck

[Racetrack Playa]

5th
:6: Schoenhardt
6th
:12: StarDog
7th
:7:Speedy Fellar

[VigorsTheGrey]

Well for the 2nd straight day NOBODY had all 3 in the PA Oaklawn Show Parlay Challenge....There were 13 PA contestants today...the contest is growing..WHO WILL BE THE FIRST to be correct with all three and receive their due KUDOS from all of us...?

Let's see how many handicappers will try again tomorrow...:cool:

Overnights for Sunday 14Jan2018
http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbHorsemenAreaDownloadAction.cfm?sn=ONSC-OP-20180114D

[MONEY]

01/14 Last try

R6. :9:
R7. :5:
R8. :7:

[jay68802]

Oaklawn Show Parlay 1/14


Race #1: :1: Patti Patti Patti

Race #7: :5: Thirstforlife

Race #8: :1: Ivan Fallunofalot

[oughtoh]

R4- :8:

r7- :7:

r9- :6:

[Enigma]

1/14

R4 #8

R6 #6

R7 #7

[Bennie]

Let's play along today.
1st-:7:
4th-:7:
9th-:6:

[Racetrack Playa]

1/13
5th
:6: Schoenhardt-otm
6th
:12: StarDog-4th
7th
:7:Speedy Fellar-otm
1/14
1st
:11: Drama Specialist
5th
:6: APs Prince
9th
:9: Two Step Dancer

[green80]

This thread shows how hard it is to hit a 3 horse show parlay, sounds easy enough when in reality it's not .

[Arapola]

What the heck;

Race 6 :5:

Race 7 :6:

Race 8 :6:

[windstone]

1-14 oaklawn
show pool
r2 :5:
r7 :5:
r8 :10:

[trifecta]

OP show parlay 1-14

2nd :9:

6th :7:

7th :7:

[VigorsTheGrey]

http://www.equibase.com/static/latechanges/html/latechangesOP-USA.html#sthash.rDlD8sl6.dpbs

[jimk849]

3rd.-:3:
6th.-:10:
9th-:2:

[stuball]

RACE 1 1
RACE 2 6
RACE 3 6

[FlintAtTheFetlock]

R3: :4: LA DAME BLANCHE

Cutting some slack last, a little WET and runaway winner distorted, flagged big middle move in debut, hoping overlooked today

WP

[stuball]

RACE 1 1
RACE 2 6
RACE 3 6

I beleeeeeve we have a winner here BINGO

[VigorsTheGrey]

Show Parlay Challenge

R6 :9: Picknngrinn
R7 :7: Leofric
R8 :4: Constantino

[stuball]

JUST FOR FUN WE WILL LET IT RIDE WITH THE 8 IN THE 4TH

[stuball]

That would be 4 in a row--not making much money but lots of fun

[stuball]

Well I can't resist --for 5 in a row we will take the 1 and 1A ---in the 5th

[Racetrack Playa]

That would be 4 in a row--not making much money but lots of fun
:)Smart Betting Stuball

[stuball]

that race was run the opposite of what I thought it would be
Oh Well --End of run End of fun

[stuball]

number 6 in the 6th race

[Afleet]

Live to all in the pick 4 and double- no chalk please

[Afleet]

Boom

[Bennie]

Let's play along today.
1st-:7:
4th-:7:
9th-:6:

That was easy enough.:coffee: Congrats to Afleet on his pick-4/double and all who gained bragging rights today. The 6 horse in the 9th did have me worried as he was not on the screen until the end.

[VigorsTheGrey]

:):headbanger::jump::cool:

Yes..! We had 12 Contestants play today and we had 5 PA Handicappers that correctly picked three horses for SHOW...

The winners are:
Jay68802 2.40 4.40 2.80
oughtoh 2.40 2.40 2.80
Bennie 3.20 3.60 2.80
jimk849 3.40 5.20:) 2.60
Stuball 2.40 9.40:):) 2.80

Congratulations to all of you...its not as easy one may think...and a Big Kudos and shout out to all who participate..!
Lets try it again tomorrow...

Overnights for Monday, 15Jan2018 Oaklawn

https://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbHorsemenAreaDownloadAction.cfm?sn=ONSC-OP-20180115D

[Bennie]

Have to work tomorrow so will post tonight.
5th-:12:
8th-:1:
9th-:7:

[VigorsTheGrey]

http://www.equibase.com/static/latechanges/html/latechangesOP-USA.html#sthash.C8r82drK.dpbs

[Enigma]

1/15:

R4..#1

R5..#5

R8..#1

[jay68802]

Oaklawn Show Parlay 1/15


Race #3: :10: Pretty Greeley

Race #6: :6: He's So Zazzy

Race #8: :1: Combatant

[jimk849]

1st-:1:
5th-:2:
9th-:9:

[jay68802]

Oaklawn Show Parlay 1/15


Race #3: :10: Pretty Greeley

Race #6: :6: He's So Zazzy

Race #8: :1: Combatant

With no show wagering in the 8th, change to

Race #7: :11: Glamorized

[VigorsTheGrey]

1 -15 Show Parlay

R2 :8: Georgia's Reward
R5 :6: Lighthawk
R7 :7: Sassy Sienna

[VigorsTheGrey]

9th Race
Win :7: Barbary Hall

[tophatmert]

OP 3rd :12: to w/p and exactas both ways with:5::9::10:

[tophatmert]

op 4th:9: wps ex with:5::1:

[tophatmert]

op5th :1::3::5:exbox :3:w/p

[tophatmert]

OP 6th :1::3::9: exbox small w/p on:3:

[tophatmert]

OP 7th :9:w/p

[Bennie]

Have to work tomorrow so will post tonight.
5th-:12:
8th-:1:
9th-:7:
Just got home to see no show wager in the 8th and I already have a horse in the 9th. What happens now? Can I use the place payout in the 8th or just count a 2 horse parlay as a winner? Hate to waste the :12:horse I had in the 5th.

[VigorsTheGrey]

On Monday 15Jan2018, Bennie was the only PA Handicapper who had 3 correct for the Show Challange...
On Thursday, we will raise the bar for the contest and make it the 3 Wins Parlay Contest...Players, post your 3 picks and we will see if together we can decode some fun, exciting and smoking cool Three Pick Parlays this year at Oaklawn...:):jump::cool:

Stay tuned to the Oaklawn Thread Kiddos...and
Besuretodrinkyourovaltine...:jump:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_XSShVAnkY

[Bennie]

Again I have to work Thursday so I will post my selections tonight and i will include one alternate in case there is a scratch.
5th - :1:
7th - :9:
8th - :5:
and if one of these should scratch I will defer to
9th - :6:

[VigorsTheGrey]

Again I have to work Thursday so I will post my selections tonight and i will include one alternate in case there is a scratch.
5th - :1:
7th - :9:
8th - :5:
and if one of these should scratch I will defer to
9th - :6:
Bennie, did you notice that I changed the parameters of the contest to be a 3 Race Parlay for WIN (instead of a Show Parlay)...Good Luck and Have Fun...!

PS... Great idea about including the alternate in case of a scratch...

[VigorsTheGrey]

http://www.oaklawn.com/news/2018/jan/17/oaklawn-cancels-thursdays-races/

[Waquoit]

I'm not a Vic fan which is probably why I'm the only one that noticed him completely miss two horse rallying up the rail today.

Vic needs to concentrate on calling the correct horses and spend less time trying be Trevor.

[Stoleitbreezing]

Not sure if I should start a new thread, but I am planning on going out to Oaklawn this April for the Arkansas Derby and my birthday that week.

I've read that box seats only go on sale on race day. Is there any chance I can get box seats for Ark Derby day? I'm going to be driving from the midwest and still need more time to save money for the hotel and other plans out there. How far in advance should I be booking the hotel so I'm reasonably close to the track?

If you have any other recommendations or advice about visiting Oaklawn I would appreciate that as well. Thanks!

[windstone]

Not sure if I should start a new thread, but I am planning on going out to Oaklawn this April for the Arkansas Derby and my birthday that week.

I've read that box seats only go on sale on race day. Is there any chance I can get box seats for Ark Derby day? I'm going to be driving from the midwest and still need more time to save money for the hotel and other plans out there. How far in advance should I be booking the hotel so I'm reasonably close to the track?

If you have any other recommendations or advice about visiting Oaklawn I would appreciate that as well. Thanks!
most of better lodges are probably already reserved. you can go online and check the hampton and embasy suites for that weekend. you may end up staying on the west side of little rock, about 40 miles from oaklawn..no clue on seating. a friend have a box and i am lucky enough to use it anytime..good luck...

[Afleet]

Not sure if I should start a new thread, but I am planning on going out to Oaklawn this April for the Arkansas Derby and my birthday that week.

I've read that box seats only go on sale on race day. Is there any chance I can get box seats for Ark Derby day? I'm going to be driving from the midwest and still need more time to save money for the hotel and other plans out there. How far in advance should I be booking the hotel so I'm reasonably close to the track?

If you have any other recommendations or advice about visiting Oaklawn I would appreciate that as well. Thanks!

Arlington Hotel and Park Hotels are downtown-Arlington is probably sold out. Best Western is literally right across the street from the track. I usually stay in little Rock and drive over. Arkansas Derby day would probably be better off staying in Hot Springs-I would book now.

http://www.arlingtonhotel.com

[Afleet]

Vic needs to concentrate on calling the correct horses and spend less time trying be Trevor.

he is too busy watching the horses he wagered on

[Racetrack Playa]

If you have any other recommendations or advice about visiting Oaklawn I would appreciate that as well. Thanks!
https://www.airbnb.com/s/Hot-Springs--AR/homes?checkin=2018-04-13&adults=1&children=0&infants=0&min_bedrooms=1&room_types%5B%5D=Entire%20home%2Fapt&room_types%5B%5D=Private%20room&source=mob&sem_keywords=Hot%20Springs%20airbnb&allow_override%5B%5D=&checkout=2018-04-15&s_tag=IQ4agLgd
Airbnb link is for April 13 thru 15, good luck SiB:ThmbUp:

[VigorsTheGrey]

https://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbHorsemenAreaDownloadAction.cfm?sn=ONSC-OP-20180119D

News & Notes
http://www.oaklawn.com/news/2018/jan/18/oaklawn-barn-notes-young-guns-make-big-splash-open/

[Bennie]

Once again I must put up my picks in advance and to be honest I would probably not bet any of these races with real money but since this is just for fun here they are:
2nd -:3:
6th -:2:
9th -:8:
the only one that would interest me is possibly the 6th race as the :2: horse might turn out to be the lone speed and take these wire to wire.

[jay68802]

Oaklawn 1/19


Race #2: :3: Sworn Silence

Race #4: :7: Admiral Shepard

Race #7: :9: Cash Tiz Wonderful

[jimk849]

6th-:1:
8th-:5:
9th-:5:

[cj]

Canx today.

[Afleet]

1/20 win parlay
:12:Blueridge Traveler
:12:Pinson
:3:Guns loaded

[VigorsTheGrey]

http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbHorsemenAreaDownloadAction.cfm?sn=ONSC-OP-20180120D

[Bennie]

Let's try this again.
2nd - :5:
3rd - :4:
5th - :12:

[stuball]

Now that they will be back hopefully after 2 days off for cold weather..how do you expect the track to be affected...is it frozen? thawing?? favor early or late speed ? or be a fair track...?

[VigorsTheGrey]

Now that they will be back hopefully after 2 days off for cold weather..how do you expect the track to be affected...is it frozen? thawing?? favor early or late speed ? or be a fair track...?

Also, spotting the fit horse might be a way to go...any suggestions on how to spot that...

[jimk849]

1st-::1a:
6th-:8:
8th-:5:

[Racetrack Playa]

1st
:3: Hillbilly Royalty:cool:

8th
:3: Vision of Justice:bang:

9th
:10: The Money Dance:eek:

[tophatmert]

OP 2nd :11:w/p ex box :5::8::11:

[jay68802]

Oaklawn 1/20


Race #5: :11: Cass In Stone

Race #6: :11: Eton Ridge

Race #7: :3: Guns Loaded

[VigorsTheGrey]

6th
:4: Snickerboxer

[tophatmert]

OP 6th :3:w/p exboxes wth:4::11::6:

[jay68802]

6th
:4: Snickerboxer

:headbanger:

[tophatmert]

OP 7th :9:w/p exs with:4::7:

[VigorsTheGrey]

https://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbHorsemenAreaDownloadAction.cfm?sn=ONSC-OP-20180121D

[Bennie]

tough little card but here goes for Sunday
1st - :10:
2nd - :6:
6th - :2:
good luck everyone

[jay68802]

Oaklawn 1/21


Race #1: :9: Circle Unbroken

Race #4: :8: Dry Martini

Race #9: :8: Tyfosha

[barahona44]

1/21 parlay vous.:)

R 3. :7: Sky Wonder

R 7 :4: Applewood

R 8. :9: Krewe Chief


Good luck to all.

[jay68802]

Just a observation, 3 posts for today, 8 of 9 races are covered. Good luck to all.

[Bennie]

Jay - maybe one of us should have chosen another race besides the 1st and we could have covered them all:ThmbUp:. Just a note , in the 1st race the :9: would be my second choice. I was torn between the 9 and 10 and went with the 10.

[jay68802]

Oaklawn 1/21


Race #1: :9: Circle Unbroken

Race #4: :8: Dry Martini

Race #9: :8: Tyfosha

Oaklawn 1/21

Race #4: :8: Dry Martini

Race #5: :5: Ms Fifty First St.

Race #9: :8: Tyfosha

All races now covered.

[jimk849]

2nd-:3:
4th-:9:
6th-:8:

[upthecreek]

https://twitter.com/raypaulick/status/955152478596722689

[tophatmert]

OP 1 :2:w/p might get some pace to run at.

[Enigma]

1/21.

2nd..#6

7th..#7

9th..#8

[Racetrack Playa]

5th
:13: Avisionofchocolate

[jay68802]

Oaklawn 1/21

Race #4: :8: Dry Martini

Race #5: :5: Ms Fifty First St.

Race #9: :8: Tyfosha

All races now covered.

With the scratch going with

Race #6: :8: Unbridled Giant

[Racetrack Playa]

5th
:13: Avisionofchocolate 3rd 6.20
:11:Mojo Street

[davew]

I watched a couple races today, and Vic called the deadheat :ThmbUp:

[lamboguy]

I watched a couple races today, and Vic called the deadheat :ThmbUp:its the second time i have seen him do that, the other time was at Holywood Park.

[Afleet]

wonder how their handle is doing-thought I would see an article about this or on the racing news section at OP's website, but haven't seen any numbers

[arw629]

I was studying the late pick 5 for Thursday’s races, and the last race is a head scratcher. Does anyone have a strong opinion in regard to this race? The strongest opinion I have is that I want to use :12: Ramblin Fever on the grounds his trainer has the same last name as Jack Lemmon’s charactarer in Grumpy Old Men. Maybe he gets first run on the closers? Hopefully he isn’t a putz come Thursday.

[soonboomer]

I was studying the late pick 5 for Thursday’s races, and the last race is a head scratcher. Does anyone have a strong opinion in regard to this race? The strongest opinion I have is that I want to use :12: Ramblin Fever on the grounds his trainer has the same last name as Jack Lemmon’s charactarer in Grumpy Old Men. Maybe he gets first run on the closers? Hopefully he isn’t a putz come Thursday.

I'm using the:4:Country Fast. Working pretty well and 12/1 is fair enough to me.

[jay68802]

I was studying the late pick 5 for Thursday’s races, and the last race is a head scratcher. Does anyone have a strong opinion in regard to this race? The strongest opinion I have is that I want to use :12: Ramblin Fever on the grounds his trainer has the same last name as Jack Lemmon’s charactarer in Grumpy Old Men. Maybe he gets first run on the closers? Hopefully he isn’t a putz come Thursday.

I'm using the:4:Country Fast. Working pretty well and 12/1 is fair enough to me.

:2: Omega Needs a better break and could be right there.

[VigorsTheGrey]

http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbHorsemenAreaDownloadAction.cfm?sn=ONSC-OP-20180125D

[Bennie]

Going for a true pick 3 today
7th -:7:
8th - :3:
9th - :11:

[arw629]

:2: Omega Needs a better break and could be right there.

I agree with Omega. Feels more like 4/1 than 8-1

[windstone]

oaklawn pic3 1-25-18

R7 :7:
R8 :2:
R9 :6:

[jay68802]

Oaklawn 1/25


Race #2: :11: Dixie Kicks

Race #3: :6: Tentwelvefourteen

Race #4: :5: Pickford

[jimk849]

1st-:6:
2nd-:9:
6th-:3:

[Enigma]

1/25. Parlay

2..#2

3..#7

4..#5

[Afleet]

I was studying the late pick 5 for Thursday’s races, and the last race is a head scratcher. Does anyone have a strong opinion in regard to this race? The strongest opinion I have is that I want to use :12: Ramblin Fever on the grounds his trainer has the same last name as Jack Lemmon’s charactarer in Grumpy Old Men. Maybe he gets first run on the closers? Hopefully he isn’t a putz come Thursday.

nice call-hope you fired this one
12 Ramblin Fever 24.00 9.60 6.80

[barahona44]

Oaklawn parlay 1-26

R1. :8: Vacanza

R3. :2: Stay Spicy

R8. :4: Dreamcall

Good luck to everybody and happy Friday.

[jimk849]

2nd-:4:
4th-:3:
8th-:5:

[Enigma]

1/26 parlay.

1st #6
5th #5
6th #6

[jay68802]

Oaklawn 1/26


Race #5: :8: Archival

Race #6: :2: Oro Bird

Race #7: :2: Kantastic

[Bennie]

Got home just in time to post:
7th - :4:
8th - :8:
9th - :9:

[VigorsTheGrey]

http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbHorsemenAreaDownloadAction.cfm?sn=ONSC-OP-20180127D

[Bennie]

Gonna post early so I can plan out my rainbow pick-6 and how I plan to spend my winnings;)
4th - :3:
8th - :2:
9th - :2:

[windstone]

1-27-18 oaklawn p-3

R1 :6:

R2 :13: (:12: IF :13:SCRATCHED)

R3 :4:

[Enigma]

1/27 Show Parlay:

4th..#2
8th..#2
9th..#10

[jay68802]

Oaklawn 1/27


Race #1: :11: Stina

Race #3: :5: Fleet Gold Digger

Race #4: :5: Inge

[jimk849]

3rd-:9:
7th-:12:
9th-:8:

[jay68802]

Oaklawn 1/27


Race #1: :11: Stina

Race #3: :5: Fleet Gold Digger

Race #4: :5: Inge

With the Scratch of :11: add

Race #6: :4: Futile

[barahona44]

1/27

R 4. :3: Articulator

R 6 . :7: Rated R Superstar

R 8. :5: Barbary Hall

GL to all

[Afleet]

got my ass handed to me today-couldn't do anything right

[VigorsTheGrey]

https://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbHorsemenAreaDownloadAction.cfm?sn=ONSC-OP-20180128D

[jimk849]

1st-:7:
5th-:2:
9th-:7:

[Bennie]

Time for someone to post a winner. Who is it going to be?
3rd - :6:
7th - :3:
9th - :1::1a: either part of entry

[Enigma]

1/28 Show Parlay:

3rd #6.

6th #1

8th #6

[barahona44]

1/28 win parlay at OP.

R 1. :7: KLS Forty Three

R3. :6: Rings of Jupiter

R5. :2: Burgameister

Good luck to everybody today.

[stuball]

:pLet's try the 10 in the first at OP Go small Win BIG:lol::lol::lol:

Remember go small

[stuball]

play beat the fav in the third with the 3

[jay68802]

Oaklawn 2/1


Race #3: Far Out Kailee

Race #5: Pinchme I'mdreamin

Race #6: Awesome Day

[jimk849]

3rd-:5:
6th-:9:
9th-:4:

[barahona44]

Groundhog Day at Oaklawn (2/2)

R 2. :5: Handful of Stripes

R 6. :2: Nuclaro

R 8. :7: Elusive Truth

Good luck to everyone today.

[jay68802]

Oaklawn 2/2


Race #4: :6: Flatout Happy

Race #5: :4: Port Aggerate

Race #7: :8: Vallier

[stuball]

wrong race 4th\
3 wp

[Afleet]

Bombs away on Friday, but the Tri's sure came up light. None were signers using the old rule/law, seems impossible to believe

[TexasDolly]

Bombs away on Friday, but the Tri's sure came up light. None were signers using the old rule/law, seems impossible to believe

The exacta in the 8th was more than light . The winner paid ~ 34 and the place horse paid ~17 . The $ 1.00 exacta came back ~ $ 109(around $170 or so light). I'll check the others later but I was involved in that race with a play on the # 3.

TD

[barahona44]

OP win parlay, 2/3

R 3. :2: Zulu

R 5. :5: Indy Awesome

R. 9. :10: Mitole

GL to one & all.

[tophatmert]

OP 7th :4::5::6: ex box and more with the :6: on top

[VigorsTheGrey]

http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbHorsemenAreaDownloadAction.cfm?sn=ONSC-OP-20180204D

[barahona44]

Super Bowl Sunday @ Oaklawn

To quote Al Davis "Just win, baby!"


R 1. :2: Eye on Harper

R 3. :2: Minefield

R 6. :7: Jersey Heist

Good luck to everybody today at both the track and The Big Game.

[Afleet]

Hit the pick 5, pick 4, and pick 3 (3x) at the end of the card yesterday-normally that would be a huge day, but it was a big nothingburger

Pay offs: $1.00 Exacta (10-6) Paid: $18.80 , $.50 Trifecta (10-6-4) Paid: $63.95 , $.10 Superfecta (10-6-4-11) Paid: $83.63 , $.50 Pick 3 (9-3-7/10) (3 Correct) Paid: $19.80 Pick 3 Pool $38,491.00 , $.50 Pick 4 (1-9-3-7/10) (4 Correct) Paid: $53.25 Pick 4 Pool $93,999.00 , $.50 Pick 5 (1-1-9-3-7/10) (5 Correct) Paid: $199.45 Pick 5 Pool $48,477.00 , $1.00 Daily Double (3-10) Paid: $7.80 Daily Double Pool $49,108.00

:puke:

[Racetrack Playa]

OP 3
:4: Sports Reporter

OP 4
:1a: BoTee

OP 5
:10: Pistone Steel

[Afleet]

Interesting weekend coming up. Southwest may get splint into two divisions w/some nice horses being pointed for the race on Monday.

Oaklawn will card two stakes races Feb. 19 – the $500,000 Razorback Handicap (G3) for older horses and the $500,000 Southwest Stakes (G3) for 3-year-olds.

Rera said there are eight early probables for the 1 1/16-mile Razorback: City of Lights, Far Right, Hawaakom, Hoppertunity, J Boys Echo, Leofric, Sonneteer and Untrapped.

City of Lights, Hoppertunity and Sonneteer are based in Southern California, with the latter two already Oaklawn stakes winners.

Hoppertunity won the $600,000 Rebel (G2) for 3-year-olds in 2014 for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert. Hoppertunity has earned $4,347,025 in a 29-race career.

Sonneteer won the $125,000 Fifth Season – Oaklawn’s first of four two-turn stakes races for older horses – Jan. 12 for trainer Keith Desormeaux.

City of Light hasn’t started since winning the $300,000 Malibu Stakes (G1) for 3-year-olds Dec. 26 at Santa Anita for trainer Michael McCarthy.

Hawaakom finished a distant second to eventual Horse of the Year Gun Runner in last year’s Razorback.

Far Right won Oaklawn’s $150,000 Smarty Jones Stakes and $300,000 Southwest Stakes (G3) in 2015 before finishing second to eventual Triple Crown winner American Pharoah in the $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1).

The 1 1/16-mile Southwest is expected to draw a large field, including Grade 1 winner Sporting Chance for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas. Sporting Chance is the most accomplished 3-year-old on the grounds.

Post positions for the Razorback and Southwest will be drawn Friday.

http://www.oaklawn.com/news/2018/feb/11/oaklawn-barn-notes-presidents-day-weekend-stakes-c/

[Afleet]

Saturday 2/17 card is extremely mediocre. Not one allowance race in the pick 5. $30KCLM N3L, $20kCLM N2Y, MSW, stakes race, $10k claimers to close it out. This would be a wednesday card except for the stakes

[green80]

Saturday 2/17 card is extremely mediocre. Not one allowance race in the pick 5. $30KCLM N3L, $20kCLM N2Y, MSW, stakes race, $10k claimers to close it out. This would be a wednesday card except for the stakes

Yes but those 20-30k claimers would win allowance races at most tracks in the country, with the exception of but a few. And where else are you going to find a MSW with a $78K purse? That's more than a lot of stakes races at most tracks.

[Afleet]

Yes but those 20-30k claimers would win allowance races at most tracks in the country, with the exception of but a few. And where else are you going to find a MSW with a $78K purse? That's more than a lot of stakes races at most tracks.

I'm at Oaklawn this weekend and didn't bet 1 race there today not sure I have ever done that before. Had the Risen Star winner-a Oaklawn horse💰

[Afleet]

Yes but those 20-30k claimers would win allowance races at most tracks in the country, with the exception of but a few. And where else are you going to find a MSW with a $78K purse? That's more than a lot of stakes races at most tracks.

Monday s card is very 👍

[VigorsTheGrey]

http://www.oaklawn.com/racing/entries-and-results/

[VigorsTheGrey]

The Tradition continues...welcome to the 2nd Annual Vigors 3-horse win parlay challenge :cool::jump:

Who is the best at picking 3...?

http://www.equibase.com/premium/eqbHorsemenAreaDownloadAction.cfm?sn=ONSC-OP-20190125D

[VigorsTheGrey]

Win Parlay Challenge
Friday 1-25-2019

R6 :4: Irish Mischief
R7 :1: Kada
R8 :3: Super Steed

Good Luck

[VigorsTheGrey]

Win Parlay Challenge
Friday 1-25-2019

R6 :4: Irish Mischief
R7 :1: Kada
R8 :3: Super Steed

Good Luck

R6 3rd :mad:
R7 6th :blush:
R8 7th :puke:

Will try again tomorrow...need some of you pros out there to play along like last year;)

We can do this...any 3 races, win only.:cool:

[dirt]

Race 4
Doctor Lee

Race 6
Lone Rock

Race 9
Higher Authority

[VigorsTheGrey]

Sat 1-26-19
Oak

R4 :8: Big Dinner

R5 :6: Always Believe

R8 :5: Vertical Oak

[Tom]

OP FREE Betting Guide from BRIS

https://www.twinspires.com/adw/assets/drupal/sites/twinspires.com/files/s3fs-public/OaklawnBettingGuide2019-twinspires.pdf

[Afleet]

Oaklawn was packed today-didn't hear the attendance but it had to be over 30k

[VigorsTheGrey]

Sat 1-26-19
Oak

R4 :8: Big Dinner

R5 :6: Always Believe

R8 :5: Vertical Oak

R4 5th at 13-1 :sleeping:

R5 4th at 11-1 :sleeping:

R8 8th at odds-on:puke:

[clicknow]

Oaklawn was packed today-didn't hear the attendance but it had to be over 30k

Um.....it was 50-cent corned beef sandwich day and 0.10 sodas or something

Non race goers come from all over, because they are quite well known for their delicious CB sandwiches.

A day at the track I AVOID like the plague. :pound:

The sandwiches are worth every dime at full price though.

As soon as it warms up down here a little, a "normal" Saturday will have close to 30K people though. Feb is kinda slow in general

[clicknow]

1_27 mostly trying some longshots today, except ones that don't say longshot:

R1) Longshots #2 or #4
R2) #1
R4) Longshot #7
R5) #7 chalky
R6) Longshot (coupled #2) Play to PLACE
R8) #4

[VigorsTheGrey]

R1 Sunday 1-27-19

:7::5:
:7::5::10::11:
:7::5::10::11:
:7::5::10::11:

[VigorsTheGrey]

Sunday 1-27-19

R7 :5: Adore
R8 :10: Sharetheupside
R9 :3: Eskendar

[clicknow]

1_27 mostly trying some longshots today, except ones that don't say longshot:

R1) Longshots #2 or #4
R2) #1
R4) Longshot #7
R5) #7 chalky
R6) Longshot (coupled #2) Play to PLACE
R8) #4

Some big values yesterday and today at OP (yesterday a $900+ exacta)

R1 #4 ran 3rd for $5.40; #2 came in 4th. :(
R2 #1 ran 2nd paid $6.60 and $4.40
R8 #4 ran 3rd @14-1 paid $4.60

None of my LS were winners today, Oaklawn is tough w/alll the new horses and shippers.

[VigorsTheGrey]

Sunday 1-27-19

R7 :5: Adore
R8 :10: Sharetheupside
R9 :3: Eskendar

R7 1st at 2.90-1 :jump:
R8 1st at 0.90-1 :jump:
R9 11th at 3.30-1 :puke:

[SandyW]

Oaklawn has been impossible so far, horses coming from everywhere is not the best for handicapping.:bang::bang:

[Afleet]

R7 1st at 2.90-1 :jump:
R8 1st at 0.90-1 :jump:
R9 11th at 3.30-1 :puke:

Adore looked good-nice time as well. Someone from the Asmussen barn(exercise rider) was at the bar across the street from OP and I overheard him say what a nice filly she is (right before the race). Also, Asmussen is shipping a lot of top notch horses to OP in the coming weeks

[Appy]

Oaklawn has been impossible so far, horses coming from everywhere is not the best for handicapping.:bang::bang:

Sandy, do you use a program that provides pace distribution (early/late rankings) readouts? If so, by applying race shape to the distribution readouts you should be hitting a healthy share of winners at least 2 of the days so far, including a few at nice prices.
As for a good chunk of the other races, beware the T/J connection factor.
I only played OPX opening day and Sunday, but had nice days both times.
Didn't get rich mind you, but it's always nice to come out on the bright side of +.
Good luck to you.

[VigorsTheGrey]

Adore looked good-nice time as well. Someone from the Asmussen barn(exercise rider) was at the bar across the street from OP and I overheard him say what a nice filly she is (right before the race). Also, Asmussen is shipping a lot of top notch horses to OP in the coming weeks

If I remember right, Ramon missed the first few weeks here last year...thinking he’s got his sights set to get the first jump out in the standings...along with Ricardo...

“R squared”...is double-plus good...!

[Nitro]

Oaklawn has been impossible so far, horses coming from everywhere is not the best for handicapping.:bang::bang: It may be "impossible" from a handicapping perspective, but the betting has been spot on. The tote analysis has been picking up on some very profitable Vertical plays!
Never looking for Winners, just looking for those well intentioned horses to make up some combinations for Winning plays.

Posts 9 thru 14 (3 solid plays in a row!)
http://www.paceadvantage.com/forum/showthread.php?t=150109

[jay68802]

Sundays late pick 4 was one of the easier ones you could find.

[Afleet]

Sundays late pick 4 was one of the easier ones you could find.

hit the pick 5 on Sunday-think it was the smallest pick 5 I ever hit

[Waquoit]

Oaklawn has been impossible so far, horses coming from everywhere is not the best for handicapping.:bang::bang:

The fun comes later. After the first month last year, 298 out of 353 remaining races were won by horses who's last start was at OP. Another 17 were first time starters. Shippers only accounted for 11% of the wins.

[oaklawnhogg]

Any idea if this is a fairly common trend at OP? I know last year was ridiculously wet.....that first month or two cleaned my clock.

Ive held my own so far this year but its been a grind.