Arkansas Derby 2024 Results: Winner, Payouts and Order of Finish | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats,

 Posted on May 26, 2024  |  2 minutes  |  274 words  |  Martina Birk
HOT SPRINGS, ARKANSAS - APRIL 01: Views around Oaklawn Park and Casino before the running of the 87th Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park on April 01, 2023 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)Wesley Hitt/Getty Images

The Arkansas Derby is typically a chance for the public to find a favorite for the Kentucky Derby that is just a few weeks away. This year, it's a bit more complicated.

Muth took home the victory in the 2024 Arkansas Derby, finishing with a blazing time of 1:49.54.

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Muth wins the G1 Arkansas Derby! 🏆 <a href="https://t.co/4F7k0VGF8J">pic.twitter.com/4F7k0VGF8J</a>

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The Drone Cam view of the G1 Arkansas Derby, as Muth draws away from his Hot Springs rivals. <a href="https://t.co/2LxVw1wXY4">pic.twitter.com/2LxVw1wXY4</a>

Here is a look at the results of the race:

Arkansas Derby Order of Finish

1. Muth - Win: $6.60 Place: $5.00 Show: $3.80

2. Just Steel - Place: $16.20 Show: $6.80

3. Mystik Dan - Show: $3.60

4. Timberlake

5. Informed Patriot.

It was Muth's first race of the year and his first victory since October 2023 at the American Pharoah Stakes. His jockey, Juan Jose Hernandez, said Muth made the run easy.

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After his win in the $1.5M Arkansas Derby (G1) aboard MUTH <a href="https://twitter.com/JJHernandezS19?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JJHernandezS19</a> talked about it with <a href="https://twitter.com/Gabby_Gaudet_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Gabby_Gaudet_</a>.<br><br>Watch more on <a href="https://twitter.com/FanDuelTV?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@FanDuelTV</a>. <a href="https://t.co/nzXSoDVU8m">pic.twitter.com/nzXSoDVU8m</a>

"All the credit is for my horse," Hernandez said. "He was so game today."

Of course, the main story revolves around trainer Bob Baffert. The winner of the Arkansas Derby would normally receive 100 points towards the Kentucky Derby. However, due to Baffert's three-year suspension from the race, Muth will not be participating.

The points instead will not be awarded to any horse, and Muth will focus on taking home the victory at the Preakness, which is set for May 18.

The Kentucky Derby will take place May 4.

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