Welcome to the second edition of the National HBPA's Quest for the Crown, a weekly look at the major prep races on the road to the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes.
Below you will find a variety of links to previews, analysis, video, free PPs and more for the $600,000 Rebel Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn Park. New links will be added as the races draw closer.
After the links, you will also find useful information about the Kentucky Derby prep race schedule, points standings and leading contenders.
If you have a link to suggest, please email hj@hbpa.org. You may also post your comments or selections to this blog by clicking the comment link at the bottom of this posting.
$600,000 Rebel Stakes (G2) * Oaklawn Park * 3/15 * Approx. Post - 6:04 pm CT
That Handicapping Show: The Rebel Stakes (video) - Bloodhorse.com
FROM GATE TO WIRE: Look out for Tapiture in Arkansas' Rebel Stakes - Mywebtimes.com
Rebel Stakes Preview with Free PPs - Downthestretchs.com
Rebel Stakes Video Preview - DRF.com
Rebel Stakes: Entries, Post Positions & Odds - Anddownthestretchtheycome.com
Tapiture, Strong Mandate Renew Rivalry in Rebel Stakes - Horseracinginsider.com
Oaklawn Park News and Notes - Oaklawn.com
TCI Insider Video Preview of Rebel Stakes - ESPN.com
Roedy's preview of the Rebel Stakes Derby Prep at Oaklawn Park - WHAS11.com
Helpful Links:
Complete Kentucky Derby Prep Schedule with Point Values - KentuckyDerby.com
Road to the Kentucky Derby Points Leaderboard - KentuckyDerby.com
Kentucky Derby Future Wager Info - KentuckyDerby.com
Kentucky Derby Power Rankings from Leading Handicappers - KentuckyDerby.com
Profiles of Leading Kentucky Derby Contenders - KentuckyDerby.com
Daily Racing Form's Derby Top 20 – DRF.com
Steve Haskin's Derby Dozen - BloodHorse.com