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My first ride on Odin was Jan. 8, 2022. It was a quick ride mainly designed to assess his brain to make sure this horse that I had recently bought was not inherently naughty and would be something that I could ride and train at this stage in my own journey back to the saddle. In the subsequent short rides that followed, it became clear that Odin was a solid citizen with a good brain but that my work was cut out for me as a rider.

Elite racing and an abundance of excitement were on hand on April 2 at Oaklawn Park as fans flocked to the tracks to witness Kentucky Derby contenders in the Arkansas Derby. Enjoy this slideshow of a spectacular day in Hot Springs from the talented photographers at Eclipse Sportswire.

Each year the spring meet at Keeneland brings together the best trainers, jockeys, and racehorses the sport of horse racing has to offer at one of the sport’s most iconic venues that creates this vibrant atmosphere I’ve never experienced at another track.

As a major prep race on the road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, the Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park always attracts plenty of attention.

Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers and jockeys as they travel the Road to the 148th Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 7 at Churchill Downs.

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