Bestfriend Rocket

Owner

Frank Fletcher Racing Operations, Inc.

Trainer

D. Wayne Lukas

Jockey

Juarez, Nik

Breeder

My Meadowview LLC

Earnings

$179,950

Color

Chestnut

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Wagering March 25, 2025

Study Guide: 2025 Arkansas Derby

With a $1.5 million purse and 100-50-25-15-10 Road to the Kentucky Derby qualification points on the line, Saturday’s Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park is a pivotal stop on the road to Churchill Downs.

Derby News March 28, 2025

Kentucky Derby alumni update: White Abarrio, Honor Marie, Just Steel add intrigue to marquee cards at Gulfstream and Oaklawn

The Florida Derby (G1) and the Arkansas Derby (G1) are the next 100-point races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, and both stakes-laden undercards provide Kentucky Derby alumni opportunities to shine.

Derby News March 24, 2025

Coal Battle, Cornucopian top Arkansas Derby; Simply Joking, Quietside among 10 in Fantasy

Blue collar hero Coal Battle and the dazzling maiden winner Cornucopian are the leading horses of interest ahead of the $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park on Saturday.