By Bob Ehalt and Matt Shifman

The $1,500,000 Arkansas Derby (G1), Oaklawn Park,

Race 13: (9)  Cornucopian was a highly impressive debut winner for Baffert and may have too much speed for this field. (8) Coal Battle is 2-for-2 over the track, both in stakes, and looms the main rival. (6) Sandman has a solid late kick and will be helped by some added distance. (5) Speed King has been working sharply after a dismal try last time and may bounce back with a better try here. Betting strategy: 9 to win. Exacta and trifecta box: 5-6-8-9.