Horse Race Preview: Race 10 – Dig A Diamond Stakes at Oaklawn Park

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Venue: Oaklawn Park — Hot Springs, Arkansas

Scheduled Post Time: 5:46 PM CT

Distance: 1 mile (Dirt)

Purse: $200,000

Eligibility: Fillies & Mares, 4‑years‑old and up

Expected Weather & Track Conditions

Late April in Hot Springs typically brings warm (72–80°F), humid conditions with a fast dirt track unless rain moves in. No official forecast is provided in the racecards, but Oaklawn historically maintains a fast surface on dry days. (This is a climate‑based inference.)

Full Field Analysis

PP 1 — Standoutsensation

Jockey: Rafael Bejarano

Trainer: Kinnon LaRose

Rating: 103

Recent Form: 2121×11124 (4th last out at 1710m, 7 weeks)

Morning Line Odds: 2/1 (BloodHorse) Analysis: A high‑class mare with over $1.2M earned. Consistent, tactical, and proven at the mile. Strong contender from the rail.

PP 2 — Mad About Marie

Jockey: Cristian A. Torres

Trainer: Ike Green

Rating: 88

Recent Form: x163741x13 (3rd last out at 1710m, 5 weeks)

Morning Line Odds: 8/1 Analysis: Excellent Oaklawn record and strong early‑season form. Needs pace to run at but fits well underneath.

PP 3 — Queen’s Martini

Jockey: David Cabrera

Trainer: Ron Moquett

Rating: 100

Recent Form: 13363x135x (5th last out at 1207m, 9 weeks)

Morning Line Odds: 10/1 Analysis: Reliable mare with strong place percentage (75%). Stretching back out to a mile suits her grinding style.

PP 4 — Ultimate Authority

Jockey: Francisco Arrieta

Trainer: Saffie Joseph Jr.

Rating: 101

Recent Form: 163x7x735x (5th last out at 1710m, 10 weeks)

Morning Line Odds: 5/1 Analysis: Classy mare switching back to Oaklawn after a Gulfstream run. Dangerous if she fires her best.

PP 5 — Pronghorn

Jockey: Erik Asmussen

Trainer: Steven Asmussen

Rating: 94

Recent Form: 6×41521 (Won last out at 1710m, 3 weeks)

Morning Line Odds: 3/1 Analysis: Improving 4‑year‑old with strong recent win. Major pace presence and a top‑tier win candidate.

PP 6 — Bundle

Jockey: Keith Asmussen

Trainer: Steven Asmussen

Rating: 91

Recent Form: 24x316x7x5 (5th last out at 1609m, 5 weeks)

Morning Line Odds: 15/1 Analysis: Lightly raced filly with upside but inconsistent. Needs a big step forward.

PP 7 — Runamileinmyshoes

Jockey: Ramon Vazquez

Trainer: Peter Miller

Rating: 106 (highest in field)

Recent Form: 3x9041x511 (Won last out at 1710m, 7 weeks)

Morning Line Odds: 5/2 Analysis: The form horse and top‑rated runner. Excellent distance record and enters off back‑to‑back wins. The one to beat.

Projected Pace Scenario

Pronghorn and Standoutsensation should show early speed. Runamileinmyshoes sits just behind them, with Queen’s Martini and Ultimate Authority stalking. Expect a moderate pace that favors tactical runners.