Bodemeister Crushes Field in the Arkansas Derby

At ESPN:

Though he was the least-experienced horse in the race, the sheer, raw talent of Bodemeister was too much for his rivals on Saturday in the Grade 1, $1 million Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park, as Bodemeister romped to a dazzling, 9 1/2-length victory, firmly placing himself among the elite contenders for the Kentucky Derby on May 5 at Churchill Downs.
Secret Circle, like Bodemeister trained by Bob Baffert, held on for second, a neck in front of Sabercat, whose trainer, Steve Asmussen, and jockey, Corey Nakatani, combined for five wins earlier on the card.
Cozzetti was fourth and was followed, in order, by Atigun, Stat, Najjaar, Isn't He Clever, Optimizer, Jake Mo, and Raconteur in the field of 11.
Bodemeister, under jockey Mike Smith, was timed in 1:48.71 for 1 1/8 miles on the fast main track.
Most importantly, the $600,000 first prize easily put Bodemeister among the top 20 for earnings for the Kentucky Derby. He had just $60,000 going into the race, and was in danger of not making the Derby field if he did not win.

At the Blue Grass Stakes, Dullahan upset Hansen.  Now it's on to Churchill Downs.