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One of the most important Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve prep races will be held earlier than before in 2022, as Oaklawn Park has moved the $1.25 million, Grade 1 Arkansas Derby up two weeks from its previous spot on the Road to the Derby calendar in order to give contend

Welcome to 2022 Kentucky Oaks Hopeful Snapshots, where we’ll take a look at a contender for the May 6 Longines Kentucky Oaks, the female equivalent of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. With just a few weeks to go until the big race, a clear picture of the major contenders has begun to emerge.

Tom Pedulla presents five key takeaways from the $12 million Dubai World Cup Sponsored by Emirates Airline, the $1 million Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby, and looks at other major developments this weekend:

A change in tactics and the addition of blinkers provided the winning formula March 27 for Reddam Racing's Slow Down Andy in the $500,000, Grade 3 Sunland Park Derby at Sunland Park. 

On the same day in which Japanese horses won five races in Dubai, Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen and Eclipse Award-winning jockey Joel Rosario teamed to win five races themselves March 26 at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, capped by the $1 million Grade 2 Twinspires.com Louisiana Derb

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