2012 Arkansas Derby

By Cindy Pierson Dulay, About.com Guide

The $100,000 Northern Spur Stakes featured a field of 5 three-year-olds going 1 mile. Drill was sent off as the 3-5 favorite over 8-5 second choice Explain and 5-1 third choice Master Rick.

Jockey Jon Court sent 21-1 Double Rah Rah to the lead and he set fractions of 24.10 and 48.40 while pressed by Master Rick to his inside. Entering the stretch, Master Rick moved up to take over the lead, getting 3/4 in 1:12.88, and drew off to win by 1 1/4 lengths over favorite Drill in 1:36.73. It was a long 8 lengths back to Explain third.

Results chart from DRF

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• Bodemeister wins the 2012 Arkansas Derby
• Bodemeister in the winner's circle
• Bodemeister after the race
• Second place finisher Secret Circle
• Third place finisher Sabercat
• Master Rick wins the 2012 Northern Spur Stakes
• Master Rick in the post parade
• Second place finisher Drill

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