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2023 Smarty Jones Stakes at a Glance

As much as Jan. 1 is the birthday for all Thoroughbreds, the day will be even more festive for a few lucky connections thanks to the Smarty Jones Stakes at Oaklawn Park.

Forming a Victorious Betting Strategy for the Smarty Jones Stakes

Happy New Year!

The first day of 2023 kicks off with a bang on the horse racing front. The $250,000 Smarty Jones Stakes at Oaklawn Park serves as a Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve qualifier, awarding points for entry to the 2023 Derby on a 10-4-3-2-1 basis to the top five finishers.

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Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage for Dec. 30-Jan 1

A sensational 2022 for horse racing in North America winds down this weekend, and action picks right up as the calendar turns to 2023 on New Year’s Day with a qualifying points race for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve scheduled at Oaklawn Park. The Smarty Jones Stakes at Oaklawn Sunday, Jan. 1 offers Derby points to the top five finishers on a 10-4-3-2-1 scale.

A Year to Remember: Looking Back at the Best Horse Racing Moments of 2022

Superstar Flightline embodied the Thoroughbred at its very best. Rich Strike reminded everyone of racing’s wonderful improbability by coming off the also-eligible list the day before the race to win the Kentucky Derby at 80-1. Cody’s Wish and Tyler’s Tribe provided two incredibly heart-warming tales.

2023 Kentucky Derby Hopeful Snapshots: Jace’s Road

Welcome to 2023 Kentucky Derby Prospect Snapshots, where we’ll take a look each week at a recent winner on the Triple Crown trail, usually from the Road to the Kentucky Derby schedule from which the racehorses earn points toward qualifying.

The 1 ¼-mile Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve will be held May 6, 2023, at Churchill Downs.

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