The Arkansas Derby is Oaklawn’s fourth and final Kentucky Derby points race. “He looks a lot more calm and happy than he was in that damn (indoor) paddock.”ĭesormeaux said next-race plans are pending for Confidence Game, but he could return to Oaklawn for the $1.25 million Arkansas Derby (G1) at 1 1/8 miles April 1. “He’s happy,” Desormeaux said with a laugh. The Rebel offered 100 points (50-20-15-10-5, respectively) to the top five finishers toward starting eligibility for the Kentucky Derby. Trainer Keith Desormeaux said late Sunday morning that Confidence Game emerged in good order physically from the Rebel, which propelled the son of Candy Ride to the top of the Kentucky Derby leaderboard with 57 points. Contact: Jennifer Hoyt, or (501) 363-4305Ĭonfidence Game Returns to Fair Grounds Following Rebel Score Arkansas Derby Start in PlayĬonfidence Game was scheduled to be vanned back to his Fair Grounds base late Sunday afternoon, roughly 24 hours after his one-length victory over Red Route One in Oaklawn’s $1 million Rebel Stakes (G2) at 1 1/16 miles.
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