Overview
- The Arkansas Derby is a Grade I race for 3-year-olds at 1 1/8 miles with a $1.5 million purse at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
- Renegade is the 3-2 morning-line favorite for trainer Todd Pletcher, and a win would strengthen his case as a leading Kentucky Derby prospect.
- Silent Tactic is 5-2 on the morning line, with Litmus Test at 5-1 and Blackout Time at 6-1 among the main threats, according to posted odds.
- Bob Baffert removes blinkers from Litmus Test after a third in the Rebel Stakes, and SportsLine analyst Michelle Yu advises against backing him on top despite his speed.
- Arkansas Online lists Napoleon Solo as scratched, while CBS Sports still includes him on the odds board, creating uncertainty that could affect early pace.