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After weeks of speculation, Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas confirmed Sunday morning that his star 3-year-old filly, Secret Oath, would challenge males for the first time in the $1.25 million Arkansas Derby (G1) at 1 1/8 miles April 2 at Oaklawn Park.
Star filly Secret Oath adds luster to Arkansas Derby at the Kentucky Derby. The 2022 Kentucky Derby is the 148th renewal of The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports. Live odds, betting, horse bios, travel info, tickets, news, and updates from Churchill Downs Race Track.
The decision on the next race for Call Me Jamal will still be based largely on the next race for multiple stakes winner Secret Oath.
The loss of champion Arrogate (by Unbridled’s Song) on June 2, 2020, rocked breeding and racing to its core. The sport had lost a star and potential leading sire far too early; the gallant gray was a source of excitement to those associated with him. He was a rock of hope for the future to the sport and its fans.After the young stallion’s death at age seven, we were left to wonder what might have been and what might yet be, because at the time of his death, Arrogate’s oldest foals were yearlings.
Racing Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas has a lot to talk about these days after nearly sweeping Oaklawn Park’s two major 3-year-old prep races Saturday.