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Strategic Risk wins the Smarty Jones at Oaklawn Park.

Owner

John C. Oxley

Trainer

Mark E. Casse

Jockey

Castellano, Javier

Breeder

John Oxley Living Trust

Earnings

$204,500

Color

Bay

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Horse Profile January 6, 2026

Kentucky Derby Horse Profile: Strategic Risk

John Oxley’s homebred Strategic Risk swept to the front in early stretch and drove clear late en route to posting a convincing, 4 1/2-length tally in the $250,000 Smarty Jones S. at Oaklawn Park on Jan. 3.

Derby News January 3, 2026

Strategic Risk, Birdstone’s grandson, draws off in Smarty Jones

John C. Oxley’s homebred Strategic Risk aced his first test on the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail in Saturday’s $250,000 Smarty Jones S. at Oaklawn Park.

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