Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted Sunday at 12:09 AM Journalists Share Posted Sunday at 12:09 AM With a point distribution to the top five finishers of 100-50-25-15-10, Sandman (Tapit–Distorted Music, by Distorted Humor) came with a furious rally down the lane and took the top prize in the GI Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn. Off as a 7-2 shot here, the gray watched as a torrid pace battle ensued up front with favorite 'TDN Rising Star' Cornucopian (Into Mischief) setting the fractions of :22.46 for the first quarter and :45.21 for the half. Sandman entered the lane with a good sleep under him and he powered home to win the Arkansas prize. The final running time was 1:50.08. Coming into the Arkansas Derby, the 3-year-old had 29 points. Lifetime Record: 8-3-1-2. Sales History: $1.2 million '24 OBSMAR. O-D. J. Stable LLC, St. Elias Stable, West Point Thoroughbreds and CJ Stables; B-Lothenbach Stables Inc; T-Mark E. Casse. Sandman brought his A game today and takes the G1 Arkansas Derby! @markcasse trains the son of Tapit and @jose93_ortiz was aboard! TwinSpiresReplay pic.twitter.com/hZItobjVhf — TwinSpires Racing (@TwinSpires) March 30, 2025 The post Power Nap: Sandman Gets His Zzzs Then Scores Arkansas Derby appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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