Kentucky Derby Prep Races 2022: Jeff Ruby Steaks, Florida, Arkansas Derby – Field, Odds, How To Watch Live And Pay Results
The Kentucky Derby prep races are in high gear! This weekend three of the biggest races of the season will take place. We are talking about the Florida Derby, Jeff Ruby Steaks, and the Arkansas Derby.
Kentucky Derby Prep Races
For horse racing enthusiasts, this Saturday can be compared to championship weekend in the NFL. The Jeff Ruby Steaks, along with the Florida and Arkansas Derby are must-see action. With 100 points going to the winning horse of each race, this weekend will help shape the field for the annual Run for the Roses this May.
According to America’s Best Racing, the marquee events will kick off with the $1 million, Grade 1 Curlin Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park. Later Saturday evening, Oaklawn Park will run the $1.25 million, Grade 1 Arkansas Derby, which this year is moved up two weeks from its normal spot on the calendar.
Also, let’s not forget the Grade 3 Jeff Ruby Steaks at Turfway Park in northern Kentucky. Each of these preps distributes Kentucky Derby qualifying points to the top four finishers on a 100-40-20-10 scale.
So as we mentioned above, crossing that finish line first and claiming those 100 points today can turn a horse’s season around in a hurry.
Field, Odds, How to watch live
With all the racing action scheduled on Saturday, it is enough to make one’s head spin! Don’t worry, we are here to give you all the info you need for each race.
Let’s start with the Florida Derby. The $1 million Grade 1 Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park leads the way on Saturday. With a post-time scheduled for 6:38 p.m. ET, this field has several horses that could steal the show.
Simplification (5/2) and White Abarrio (3/1) are the early ML favorites, with Charge It and Classic Causeway right behind at 7/2. The Florida Derby will air live on CNBC during the “Road to the Kentucky Derby” show that airs between 6 and 7 p.m. ET.
CNBC will also carry the Jeff Ruby Steaks. Tiz The Bomb and Stolen Base are the horses that are expected to compete for the winner’s circle.
In the final race of the day, the Arkansas Derby is set to take place at 7:35 p.m. ET and will air live on FS1. One horse to keep an eye on is Secret Oath. She is the lone filly in the race – and this girl can run! She is the early morning line odds favorite at 5/2 heading into the race.
Below is a look at the current field and odds for each race. If you can’t catch the races live don’t worry, we have you covered. The results of each race will be posted in the comments section below along with the payouts.
Florida Derby
- Strike Hard (20-1)
- Classic Causeway (7-2)
- Simplification (5-2)
- King of Truth (50-1)
- Pappacap (10-1)
- Charge It (7-2)
- White Abarrio (3-1)
- Cajun’s Magic (30-1)
- O Captain (20-1)
- Clapton (30-1)
- Steal Sunshine (30-1)
Jeff Ruby Steaks
- Tiz the Bomb (2/1)
- Stolen Base (3/1)
- Red Run (6/1)
- Tawny Port (6/1)
- Dowagiac Chief (8/1)
- Royal Spirit (10/1)
- Cabo Spirit (12/1)
- Blackadder (15/1)
- Great Escape (15/1)
- Swing Shift (15/1)
- Rich Strike (20/1)
- Optigogo (30/1)
- Constitutionlawyer (50/1)
Arkansas Derby
- Kavod 15-1
- Chasing Time 12-1
- Barber Road 8-1
- Doppelganger 3-1
- Un Ojo 6-1
- Secret Oath 5-2
- Ben Diesel 15-1
- Cyberknife 8-1
- We the People 7-2
Florida Derby results
1st: 7 – White Abarrio – 7.80 – 4.20 – 2.80
2nd: 6 – Charge It – 5.00 – 3.20
3rd: 3 – Simplification – 2.60
Jeff Ruby Steaks
7 – Tiz the Bomb – 5.20 3.20 3.00
5 – Tawny Port – 4.60 – 4.00
4 – Rich Strike – 7.40
Arkansas Derby results
8 – Cyberknife — 13.60 — 7.00 — 3.60
3 – Barber Road — 7.40 — 4.00
6 – Secret Oath – 2.80