What is the Arkansas Derby?
The Arkansas Derby is a prestigious Grade 1 horse race held annually at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas. It is a significant race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds and serves as a major prep race for the Kentucky Derby.
When is the 2026 Arkansas Derby?
The 2026 Arkansas Derby is scheduled to take place on March 28th.
Arkansas Derby Winners
The Arkansas Derby has seen several notable winners, including American Pharoah, who went on to win the Triple Crown in 2015. Other notable winners include Smarty Jones, Curlin, and Bodemeister. These horses have left a lasting legacy in the world of horse racing.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sandman | Jose Ortiz | Mark Casse | 1:50.80 |
| 2024 | Muth | Juan J. Hernandez | Bob Baffert | 1:49.54 |
| 2023 | Angel of Empire | Flavien Prat | Brad H. Cox | 1:49.68 |
| 2022 | Cyberknife | Florent Geroux | Brad H. Cox | 1:50.42 |
| 2021 | Super Stock | Ricardo Santana Jr. | Bob Baffert | 1:50.92 |
| 2020 | Charlatan | Martin Garcia | Bob Baffert | 1:48.49 |
