Arkansas
Kentucky Derby prep: Arkansas Derby standout speed figures
The Kentucky Derby 2025 trail stops at Oaklawn for the final time Saturday for the Grade 1, $1.5 million Arkansas Derby at 1 1/8 miles. Nine 3-year-old colts have entered for the 100-50-25-15-10 points available to the top five finishers.
The Arkansas Derby is one of the most important preps, producing eight Kentucky Derby winners since 1983. Triple Crown winner American Pharoah used the Hot Springs strip as the launchpad for his historic campaign in 2015. Last year, Mystik Dan finished third behind Muth before holding off Sierra Leone and Forever Young to win the 150th Kentucky Derby.
This year’s field includes Coal Battle, winner of the Rebel (G2), and Speed King, the Southwest Stakes (G3) winner. Bob Baffert has the impressive maiden winner Cornucopian in the mix for his second career start. Sandman, runner-up in both the Southwest and Rebel, tries again at the stretchout.
On the speed-figure scales, Cornucopian is far and away the fastest in the field. The Into Mischief colt has triple-digit figures across the board. He received a 101 Beyer Speed Figure from Daily Racing Form for his debut win, and the next fastest in the field is a 93 from Speed King. He shares the highest TimeformUS figure, 120, with Speed King. The next-highest Brisnet Speed Rating after his 100 is a 98 from Coal Battle. His 128 Horse Racing Nation speed figure is 10 points faster than the next fastest, a 118 from Coal Battle.
With dominant speed ratings it is a no-brainer for connections to step him up to stakes company in his second start. But Cornucopian had the race all his way in that maiden special weight, and experienced runners here could give him all he can handle.
Here are the top lifetime speed figures for the Arkansas Derby entrants.
| Post | Horse | Beyer* | TFUS* | Brisnet | HRN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brereton’s Baytown | 72 | 96 | 88 | 101 |
| 2 | First Division | 82 | 97 | 85 | 106 |
| 3 | Publisher | 92 | 110 | 93 | 112 |
| 4 | Bestfriend Rocket | 82 | 94 | 85 | 106 |
| 5 | Speed King | 93 | 120 | 92 | 113 |
| 6 | Sandman | 92 | 114 | 95 | 119 |
| 7 | Monet’s Magic | 84 | 109 | 90 | 106 |
| 8 | Coal Battle | 91 | 114 | 98 | 118 |
| 9 | Cornucopian | 101 | 120 | 100 | 128 |
*Beyer and TimeformUS are presented courtesy of Daily Racing Form.
CORNING, Ark. (KATV) — Regulatory Enforcement Agents with the Department of Finance and Administration, along with local police, seized a significant amount of illegal THC products from Pacific Green in Corning on Tuesday.
According to the DFA, more than a dozen agents joined the City of Corning Police in the day-long operation that resulted in two arrests.
DFA agents seized more than 25 pounds of illegal products consisting of flower, vapes, and edibles.
Owner Ben Bennett and employee Sharia Shipman were arrested and both charged with the following:
- Delivery of a Schedule VI controlled substance (Class D Felony)
- Possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance with the purpose to deliver (Class B Felony)
- Controlled substances – Offenses relating to records, maintaining premises (Class C Felony)
- Possession of drug paraphernalia (Class D Felony)
- Unauthorized use of another person’s property to facilitate certain crimes (Class C Felony)
Bennett’s bond was set at $150,000, while Shipman’s bond was set at $100,000.
“In addition to selling illegal products, investigators confirmed violations involving underage access at this location,” said David Potter, Director of the Regulatory Enforcement Division. “This retailer, which was located within 1,000 feet of a school, presented significant public health and safety concerns. We are proud to partner with the Corning Police Department in addressing these violations. We seized a substantial quantity of illegal products, including flower, vapes, edibles, and other items, during the operation. We appreciate the cooperation of local law enforcement and information received from the community that led to yesterday’s operation and stopped this blatant disregard of the law.”
Note: All suspects accused of a crime are presumed innocent unless proven guilty by a court of law.
The Department of Finance and Administration said Arkansans can use Apple Wallet to present their license or ID in person, online and in apps at select organizations, including at more than 250 Transportation Security
IDEMIA Public Security North America and the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration’s Division of Driver Services and Motor Vehicles have launched Arkansas driver’s licenses and state IDs in Apple Wallet, allowing residents to securely store and use their credentials on an iPhone or Apple Watch.
The new feature gives Arkansans the ability to present their identification at participating businesses and venues, at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints in more than 250 airports, and online or within apps when age or identity verification is required.
The launch builds on Arkansas’ ongoing efforts to expand digital identification options. In March 2025, the state introduced the Arkansas Mobile ID app, and officials say adding IDs to Apple Wallet offers residents another secure and convenient way to access their credentials.
“We’re proud to build on our partnership with the Arkansas DFA’s Division of Driver Services and Motor Vehicles, expanding on the launch of the Arkansas Mobile ID app in March 2025. The launch of ID in Apple Wallet in the state provides Arkansas residents a new, secure way to store and present their digital credentials, with transparency and control over how their information is shared at the forefront,” said Rob Gardner, CEO, IDEMIA Civil Identity.
To add an Arkansas driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet, users can tap the plus sign at the top of the Wallet app on their iPhone, select “Driver’s License or State ID,” and follow the verification process.
Officials say privacy and security were central considerations in the rollout. Information stored in Apple Wallet is encrypted on a user’s device, and users control when and how their information is shared. When presenting an ID, only the information necessary to verify age or identity is provided.
Apple and the Arkansas Division of Driver Services and Motor Vehicles also do not receive information about when or where residents use their digital IDs.
The technology is also designed to make verification easier for businesses. Participating businesses can use IDEMIA’s Mobile ID Verify app to accept and verify mobile IDs directly from an iPhone without requiring customers to hand over their devices or use additional hardware.
The launch marks another step toward broader adoption of digital credentials in Arkansas, giving residents a secure alternative to carrying a physical driver’s license or state ID while maintaining control over their personal information.
For information on the launch of IDs in Apple Wallet in Arkansas, click here.
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