A Rebel Stakes Saturday

 We look in on the action down in fabulous Hot Springs, Arkansas for an exciting race with Kentucky Derby points on the line.

Oaklawn Park Race 11 {Rebel Stakes~G2~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old~Graded Stakes}

A talented field of eleven will face off in this key KD 149 prep race.

Past Performances used: DRF Formulator. Hat Tip to SportofKings.net.

The pace promises to be sizzling with a large contingent of speedy and fowardly placed types in the field. Speed numbers are very close as each of these horses continue to improve along the Derby Trail. Trainer, Brad Cox has two and trainer, Steve Asmussen has three among this crew. All have fantastic pedigrees to make this distance. It should be the most thrilling race on this Stakes Saturday.

#3 Red Route One (Torres / Asmussen) has already run the distance four times securing the highest speed number of this clan. He will tracking and closing into the swift pace. He holds the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number and two sound peaking workouts. A son of Gun Runner, he is 50% in the money from six career starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#1 Verifying (Geroux / B. Cox) should be the qualified favorite with the highest last out speed number and four power workouts. This guy should be part of the pace scenario on the front-end. He has gone this distance unsuccessfully, but loves the surface and track. A son of Justify, he is 75% in the money from four career starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 Gun Pilot (Santana / Asmussen) will be stretching out to this distance sharing the fourth highest last out speed number and three hearty peaking workouts. Look for him to track the pace closely. He relishes the surface and track. Another son of Gun Runner, he is 100% in the money from three career starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#7 Confidence Game (Graham / Desormeaux) is a distance specialist with a superb wokout tab. 83% itm from six starts. Forward placement is expected. Son of Candy Ride [ARG].

#6 Reincarnate (J. Velazquez / Yakteen) is the horse for the course, hitting the board in all five of his runs over it. 100% itm from five starts. Second highest last out speed number. Son of Good Magic.

#5 Giant Mischief (I. Ortiz / B. Cox) will be stretching out to this distance. 100% itm from three starts. Should he acquit himself well and come out it healthy and happy, watch him win the Bluegrass at Keeneland on April 8th. Son of Into Mischief.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#3 Red Route One  //  #1 Verifying,  #4 Gun Pilot,  #7 Confidence Game,  #6 Reincarnate,  #5 Giant Mischief.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#1 Verifying,  #4 Gun Pilot,  #7 Confidence Game,  #6 Reincarnate,  #5 Giant Mischief  //  #3 Red Route One.

Have a Happy Stakes Saturday. May all your tickets cash!!!