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Fourth as the favorite in the Arkansas Derby, Frank Fletcher's Rocket Can may yet prove himself worthy of a start in the Run for the Roses.

HOT SPRINGS -- One early take from Saturdays Kentucky Derby preps is that the Arkansas Derby and Florida Derby winners overcame extenuating circumstances.

12 Pedigree fun facts: Tapit Trice at the Kentucky Derby. The 2023 Kentucky Derby is the 149th renewal of The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports. Live odds, betting, horse bios, travel info, tickets, news, and updates from Churchill Downs Race Track.

Angel of Empire, who previously won the Risen Star at Fair Grounds, easily won Saturday's Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park.

Three months after last seen at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort, Angel of Empire returned in triumph Saturday, winning the same race as his sire six years prior.

There is winning, and then there is obliterating the field. Angel of Empire did the latter on Saturday. The horse, led by jockey Flavien Prat, won the…

Angel of Empire rolls to second prep win in Arkansas Derby at the Kentucky Derby. The 2023 Kentucky Derby is the 149th renewal of The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports. Live odds, betting, horse bios, travel info, tickets, news, and updates from Churchill Downs Race Track.

Three months after last seen at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort, Angel of Empire returned in triumph Saturday. winning the same race as his sire six years prior.

Three months after last seen in Hot Springs, Angel of Empire returned in triumph Saturday, winning the same race as his sire six years prior.

Winning the Arkansas Derby would be an end in itself for Frank Fletcher, another octogenarian making news at his home track, where he was prominent long before it became Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort.