Renegade offered an eye-catching late run to dominate the Arkansas Derby, confirming himself as a major win contender for the Kentucky Derby.

Welcome to our LIVE Arkansas Derby 2026 race day coverage!

Trainer Todd Pletcher might be in line to sweep this week's two major domestic Kentucky Derby (G1) preps.

Taking advantage of a pace meltdown, Sandman launched a sharp rally around the far turn at Oaklawn Park to win the $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1) in decisive fashion.

The Road to the 151st Kentucky Derby intensified this weekend with pivotal 100-point races: the Florida Derby at Gulfstream and the Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn. Our team provides live odds, race results, and replays, offering comprehensive coverage of these crucial Derby preps.

Coal Battle and Cornucopian are leading contenders in the $1.5 million Arkansas Derby, a major Kentucky Derby qualifier, and Kentucky Oaks prospects will square off in the $750,000 Fantasy Stakes

Backing up his victory in the Feb. 18 Risen Star (G2) at Fair Grounds, Albaugh Family Stables’ Angel of Empire stormed to an even more decisive success in Saturday’s $1.25 million Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park.

Cyberknife fended off all challengers to win Saturday’s Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park, stamping his credentials as a Kentucky Derby (G1) contender.

Multiple angles in Florida Derby, new shooters besides Secret Oath in Arkansas, Tiz the Bomb's possible vulnerability at Turfway

Four decades after sending out champion Althea to conquer males in the 1984 Arkansas Derby (G1), Hall of Famer D. Wayne Lukas looks to make history again with the filly Secret Oath in Saturday’s $1.25 million renewal at Oaklawn Park.

Emily Gullikson analyzes the Oaklawn Park April 10 card and provides her OptixEQ analysis.

Bob Baffert will be heavily favored to carry off the hardware in Saturday's $1 million 1 1/8-mile Derby at Oaklawn Park, with stable companions Concert Tour and Hozier comprising one-third of the field.