Grade 1 · Oaklawn Park
2023 Arkansas Derby Results
Angel of Empire won the 2023 Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park, ridden by Flavien Prat for trainer Brad Cox.
2023 Arkansas Derby winner
Angel of Empire
- Jockey
- Flavien Prat
- Trainer
- Brad Cox
- Final time
- 1:49.68
- Distance
- 1 1/8 Miles · Dirt
How the 2023 Arkansas Derby was won
Angel of Empire won in 1:49.68.
Flavien Prat rode Angel of Empire for trainer Brad Cox. Brad Cox also trained the winner in 2022.
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Previous Arkansas Derby winners
- 2022CyberknifeFlorent Geroux · Brad Cox
- 2021Super StockRicardo Santana Jr. · Steve Asmussen
- 2020CharlatanMartin Garcia · Bob Baffert
- 2019Omaha BeachMike Smith · Richard Mandella
- 2018Magnum MoonLuis Saez · Todd Pletcher
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Results from public race records, checked October 2026. For entertainment purposes only.