Arkansas Derby now G1! Clark & Vandy too..

[Travis Stone]

Originally Posted by johnny pinwheel

its alright but the "Go for wand" got downgraded and the last five winners are: seventh street, ginger punch (twice in a row), spun sugar, ashado and azeri. yet the pacific classic retains grade 1 status with recent winners: richards kid, go between and student council, these things are a joke.

Interesting...

[Oaklawnfan]

Originally Posted by Travis Stone

Interesting...

Wouldn't you agree that it's nice to see America's Heartland, Mid-South get the respect of a Grade I at Oaklawn? What a great Spring this could be with the set up at the Fairgrounds changing their schedule to go head to head with Hot Springs. I just got my tix for the Arkansas Derby and they are close to selling out of premium to good seats. In fact by this post the really decent seats may already be gone.