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Proud Spell works out on Wednesday morning with trainer Larry Jones aboard. She is one of the favorites for the 2008 Kentucky Oaks.

2008 Kentucky Oaks Entries

RESULTS AND PHOTOS ARE HERE

The fillies never get the press the boys do, but on Friday they get the spotlight in the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs. On Tuesday the post positions were drawn for the 134th Kentucky Oaks and a field of 12 3-year-old fillies made the entry box for this $500,000 Grade 1 event over 1 1/8 miles on the main track.

As expected, trainer Larry Jones entered both Eight Belles and Proud Spell, however Eight Belles will also be entered in the Kentucky Derby and will scratch from the Oaks and go to the Derby unless she draws a bad post. They are the top favorites at 5-2 and 7-2 respectively.

The 4-1 third choice is the Bobby Frankel trained Country Star, winner of the Darley Alcibiades and Hollywood Starlet last year and fifth in the Ashland Stakes at Keeneland in her only 2008 start.

For more info, news, and notes on the Oaks, check the special Oaks website from Churchill Downs. Free past performances will be available from DRF. You can watch most of the Oaks card on ESPN2 on Friday afternoon. The Oaks itself will be on ESPN2 from 5:00-6:00pm EDT with a post time of 5:45pm.

Here are the entries for the Kentucky Oaks. Be sure to click the link on each horse's name to view full info, stats, and a photo from Churchill Downs. All starters carry 121 lbs.

Triple Crown quick links:

• 2008 Preakness Entries - A field of 13 was entered with Kentucky Derby winner Big Brown set as the heavy favorite at odds of 1-2. Get the post positions, odds, and free past performances here.
• Analyzing the Preakness Contenders - trying to select a winner by matching each to the profile of a Preakness winner.
• Baltimore Weather Forecasts - up to 15 days in advance
• Preakness Thursday Workouts - 22 photos including several of Derby winner Big Brown.
• Alibi Breakfast - a tradition on the Thursday before the Preakness
• Big Brown romps in the Kentucky Derby - He won by 4 3/4 lengths over Eight Belles and Denis of Cork. Lots of photos!
• 2008 Kentucky Oaks Results and Photos - Proud Spell won by 5 lengths in the slop.
• Triple Crown Trail results for all the preps
• 2008 Triple Crown Late Nominations - 10 horses were nominated by the March 29 late deadline for $6000
• 2008 Triple Crown Nominations - 449 horses were nominated by the January 19 early deadline. View the list sorted by name, sire, trainer, or owner.
• Experimental Free Handicap - with dual qualifiers noted
• Preakness Official Site - lots of news here
• Baltimore Sun Preakness Section - lots of articles and photos
• Blood Horse Triple Crown Mania
• Thoroughbred Times Road to the Triple Crown
• DRF Preakness Section
• Triple Crown Trivia Quiz - test your knowledge of the Derby, Preakness, and Belmont and compete with others.
• 2007 Preakness Results - Curlin wins!
• Triple Crown Index - the master list with even more info
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