Lucky 15: Four JP McManus horses with massive chances at Aintree this week
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OAKLAWN PARK 29 March 2025
Saturday 29th March
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Arkansas Derby (Grade 1) (3yo) (Main Track) (Dirt) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 1f
- Going: Fast
- Runners
- 9
- Type
- All Weather
- Surface
- Dirt
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Facing a tougher assignment than last time, others more persuasive.
814-18
Age: 3
Weight: 8-9
OR: -
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 25 | Oak Oaklawn Park | 8.5f Fs | 3yG2 | 8-5 b | 8/13 | Coal Battle (12L) | 188/1 | - | 75 |
| 29 Aug 24 | Knd Kentucky Downs | 6.5f Fm | 2y | 7-13 b | 8/8 | Tiztastic (17½L) | 49/1 | - | 39 |
| 12 Aug 24 | Els Ellis Park | 7f Fs | 2y | 8-0 b | 8/12 | Authentic Strike (14½L) | 26/1 | - | - |
| 7 Jul 24 | Els Ellis Park | 8f Fm | 2y | 8-0 b | 11/12 | Sing Sing (12L) | 27/1 | - | - |
| 6 Jun 24 | Sar Saratoga | 5.5f Fs | 2yL | 8-8 b1 | 5/8 | Studlydoright (7½L) | 26/1 | - | 77 |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
Not beaten far four weeks ago; related to Stakes winner Corningstone.
231
Age: 3
Weight: 8-9
OR: -
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar 25 | Oak Oaklawn Park | 8.5f Fs | 3y | 8-7 | 2/6 | Bestfriend Rocket (hd) | 9/5J | - | - |
| 7 Feb 25 | Oak Oaklawn Park | 8.5f Fs | 3yCl | 8-7 | 3/6 | Authentic Gallop (1½L) | 9/5 | - | - |
Hot Recent Form Trainer - 4 wins from 13 in the last 14 days (31%)
Others more likely as this looks tougher than last time.
46-233
Age: 3
Weight: 8-9
OR: -
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 25 | Oak Oaklawn Park | 8.5f Fs | 3yG2 | 8-5 | 4/13 | Coal Battle (3¾L) | 111/10 | - | 93 |
| 25 Jan 25 | Oak Oaklawn Park | 8.5f Fs | 3yG3 | 8-5 | 6/9 | Speed King (8L) | 54/1 | - | 81 |
| 27 Sep 24 | Chu Churchill Downs | 8f S | 2y | 8-6 | 3/11 | Extradition (2¼L) | 63/20F | - | - |
| 12 Aug 24 | Els Ellis Park | 7f Fs | 2y | 8-6 | 3/12 | Authentic Strike (2¾L) | 71/10 | - | - |
Makes limited appeal as this looks tougher than last time.
1-1316
Age: 3
Weight: 8-9
OR: -
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar 25 | Oak Oaklawn Park | 8.5f Fs | 3y | 8-7 b | 1/6 | First Division (hd) | 16/5 | - | - |
| 28 Dec 24 | Lau Laurel Park | 8.5f S | 2yCl | 8-7 b | 1/5 | Roll On Jesse (5¼L) | 11/10F | - | - |
This represents a step up in class but he is a serious player.
01-21
Age: 3
Weight: 8-12
OR: -
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 25 | Oak Oaklawn Park | 8.5f Fs | 3yG2 | 8-10 b | 10/13 | Coal Battle (15L) | 67/10 | - | 73 |
| 25 Jan 25 | Oak Oaklawn Park | 8.5f Fs | 3yG3 | 8-5 b | 1/9 | Sandman (1L) | 143/10 | - | 99 |
| 14 Dec 24 | Rmp Remington Park | 8f Fs | 2yL | 8-9 b | 2/12 | Coal Battle (½L) | 2/1F | - | - |
| 1 Nov 24 | Chu Churchill Downs | 6f Fs | 2y | 8-7 b1 | 1/12 | Kalahari Dreams (2¼L) | 229/10 | - | - |
BF
Beaten Favourite - Losing favourite last time out
This represents a step up in class but should not be far away.
32-135
Age: 3
Weight: 8-9
OR: -
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 25 | Oak Oaklawn Park | 8.5f Fs | 3yG2 | 8-7 | 3/13 | Coal Battle (1¾L) | 5/2F | - | 99 |
| 25 Jan 25 | Oak Oaklawn Park | 8.5f Fs | 3yG3 | 8-7 | 2/9 | Speed King (1L) | 32/5 | - | 98 |
| 13 Dec 24 | Oak Oaklawn Park | 8f Fs | 2yCl | 8-5 | 1/9 | Big Boat (1¾L) | 8/5F | - | - |
| 27 Oct 24 | Chu Churchill Downs | 8.5f Fs | 2yG3 | 8-10 | 3/9 | Sovereignty (5¼L) | 56/10 | - | - |
| 14 Sep 24 | Chu Churchill Downs | 8f Fs | 2yG3 | 8-10 | 5/11 | Jonathan's Way (10L) | 26/5 | - | 82 |
| 10 Aug 24 | Sar Saratoga | 7f Fs | 2y | 8-7 | 1/7 | Innovator (1¾L) | 41/20 | - | 99 |
This represents a step up in class so he can be taken on.
5-1134
Age: 3
Weight: 8-9
OR: -
Days: 63
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 25 | Oak Oaklawn Park | 8.5f Fs | 3yG3 | 8-7 | 5/9 | Speed King (5½L) | 44/1 | - | 89 |
| 30 Nov 24 | Chu Churchill Downs | 8.5f Fs | 2y | 8-7 | 1/11 | Kalahari Dreams (nk) | 249/10 | - | - |
| 9 Oct 24 | Kee Keeneland | 8.5f Fs | 2y | 8-7 | 4/12 | Bracket Buster (8¾L) | 62/1 | - | - |
| 14 Sep 24 | Chu Churchill Downs | 8.5f Fs | 2y | 8-7 | 4/11 | Handsome Pants (10½L) | 55/1 | - | 75 |
| 12 Aug 24 | Els Ellis Park | 7f Fs | 2y | 8-7 | 11/12 | Authentic Strike (32L) | 26/1 | - | - |
Going Specialist - 3 wins from 3 starts on this ground (100%)
Gained a 4l success three months ago in a stakes; up in class but is of interest.
11-117
Age: 3
Weight: 8-12
OR: -
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Feb 25 | Oak Oaklawn Park | 8.5f Fs | 3yG2 | 8-10 | 1/13 | Madaket Road (1¼L) | 119/10 | - | 109 |
| 4 Jan 25 | Oak Oaklawn Park | 8.5f Fs | 3yL | 8-10 | 1/6 | Mo Quality (4L) | 9/2 | - | - |
| 14 Dec 24 | Rmp Remington Park | 8f Fs | 2yL | 8-9 | 1/12 | Speed King (½L) | 69/10 | - | - |
| 12 Oct 24 | Kee Keeneland | 8f Fm | 2y | 8-8 | 7/12 | Poster (5¾L) | 94/10 | - | - |
| 8 Sep 24 | Knd Kentucky Downs | 8f Fm | 2yL | 8-6 | 4/12 | Tiztastic (6L) | 89/1 | - | 87 |
Verdict
SPEED KING is a strong fancy. He finished ahead of Sandman, Monet's Magic and Publisher when last seen and has won once at this venue.
Betting Forecast:
5/4 Cornucopian,
7/2 Coal Battle,
4/1 Sandman,
8/1 Publisher,
16/1 Speed King,
25/1 First Division,
33/1 Brereton's Baytown,
Monet's Magic,
40/1 Bestfriend Rocket
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