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Derby prep season came to an end on Saturday with the final two “points races” (qualifiers) for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. There were 100 points up for grabs to the winner of the Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park, where Magnum Moon followed up a dominant score in the Rebel Stakes with another dazzling victory. Over at Keeneland, My Boy Jack officially locked up a spot in the Derby starting gate with a late rush to win the Stonestreet Lexington Stakes. As has been the case throughout prep season, Twitter was abuzz with photos and comments that caught our eye. Here are some of our favorite tweets.
It’s Arkansas Derby Day! Are you as excited as we are for #OaklawnRacing! First post 12:30 p.m. pic.twitter.com/t8ufiCLxuz
— Oaklawn Park (@OaklawnRacing) April 14, 2018
Ready for the Derby! #arkansasderby pic.twitter.com/kj3HZk1o3I
— Courtney Hall (@CourtneyLHall) April 14, 2018
My pal @saradacus looking stunning on #ArkansasDerby day! pic.twitter.com/6gabj1Md9n
— Penelope P. Miller (@PenelopePMiller) April 14, 2018
Races with the family! #hotsprings #oaklawn pic.twitter.com/F3bRwBxQva
— Tammy Nuckolls (@Tnuckol) April 15, 2018
Finally got to see the BEAUITFUL American Pharoah statue!!!@OaklawnRacing @jazz3162 @ZayatStables pic.twitter.com/dlqsEK5sr5
— Justin Zayat (@JustinZayat) April 13, 2018
Closing in on the #arkansasderby @OaklawnRacing @1037TheBuzz pic.twitter.com/LNiBUbswQo
— Eric Sullivan (@EricSully1037) April 14, 2018
Your field for the #ArkansasDerby pic.twitter.com/H7YnA9sH5C
— Racing Dudes (@racing_dudes) April 14, 2018
Ready to win big today at the #ArkansasDerby pic.twitter.com/Le7qoFqHvr
— Sak (@sak_shoes) April 14, 2018
I am going all in on Solomini. According to the official program, he’s the one in turquoise with gold balls. #ArkansasDerby pic.twitter.com/KOQBnnpjUX
— Patrick Koenig (@PatrickjKoenig) April 14, 2018
It’s #ArkansasDerby time @OaklawnRacing sporting @BeauTiesGuy. Thanks for the excellent service!! #AmericanPharoah pic.twitter.com/SjD3Mxr5J2
— Matt Wilkett (@Wilkettmatt) April 14, 2018
Well, that was impressive! Magnum Moon wins the #ArkansasDerby and secures his position as a top contender in what looks to be a very deep @KentuckyDerby field. pic.twitter.com/axYC4lYhN0
— Penelope P. Miller (@PenelopePMiller) April 15, 2018
#MagnumMoon wins the 82nd #arkansasderby.. Next stop, Kentucky! pic.twitter.com/DPHobbCTNF
— Robinlifeisgood (@Rblifeisgood) April 15, 2018
#ArkansasDerby winner Magnum Moon just keeps getting better. Your top two choices in the #KentuckyDerby will look to break the curse. pic.twitter.com/ycoLLJO7Xi
— Racing Dudes (@racing_dudes) April 14, 2018
We almost broke even at the #ArkansasDerby and that's all we could ask for. pic.twitter.com/8cOgCYN4gA
— Shelby Fiegel (@shelbyfiegel) April 15, 2018
The owners of Magnum Moon the 2018 Arkansas Derby winner. On their way to the Kentucky Derby. #MagnumMoon #ArkansasDerby #KentuckyDerby #KHOT #airdir pic.twitter.com/dd0SjYxxZO
— Glen Barentine (@gbarentine) April 15, 2018
The crew from Jonesboro made it to the 82nd Arkansas Derby at @OaklawnRacing in Hot Springs. #CourtneyforAR #VoteMay22 #Arkansas #arpx #DerbyDays #OakLawn pic.twitter.com/vCuh7VEjkN
— Justice Courtney Goodson (@CourtneyforAR) April 14, 2018
Savannah’s first time at the horse track! @keenelandracing #keeneland #sweetsavannah pic.twitter.com/GXF8p4iD8C
— Megan Cook (@MogulMegan) April 15, 2018
My Boy Jack’s forelock game is pic.twitter.com/jPS6B2jAmW
— Frances J Karon (@francesjkaron) April 14, 2018
#12 My Boy Jack is the favorite for the @StonestreetFarm Lexington (G3) coming up at #Keeneland! pic.twitter.com/2ErD3b0W9b
— Keeneland Racing (@keenelandracing) April 14, 2018
I could get used to this @keeneland thing. #HorseRacing #Keeneland #lexington pic.twitter.com/jPjNZ30ch2
— Frank Alosa (@FrankAlosa) April 14, 2018
Yes!!!!!! @WSAZTaylorEaton @WSAZKathryn @keenelandracing #lexington #ky #keeneland #horseracing pic.twitter.com/9UYps22MOn
— Dan Griffin WLWT (@DanGriffinWLWT) April 14, 2018
San Luis Rey Downs Survivor Greyvitos competes next in the @StonestreetFarm Lexington Stakes @KeenelandRacing! @ScottTVG @AdamKitchingman
Tune-in now at https://t.co/EM5TizYJti! pic.twitter.com/BC23sQJZRd
— TVG (@TVG) April 14, 2018
Seven Trumpets in the Keeneland paddock for the Lexington Stakes. pic.twitter.com/LTndosKSJk
— West Point Tbred (@westpointtbred) April 14, 2018
My Boy Jack & Telekinesis in Lexington Stakes post parade #Keeneland pic.twitter.com/yiASmZiVuw
— James Scully (@James_Scully111) April 14, 2018
My Boy Jack getting ready for the Lexington Stakes. pic.twitter.com/BhqIE0ZLX6
— Alicia Wincze Hughes (@BH_AHughes) April 14, 2018
MY BOY JACK on the track before his victory in the @StonestreetFarm Lexington (G3) at #Keeneland pic.twitter.com/8UcqDuzgOu
— Keeneland Racing (@keenelandracing) April 14, 2018
Inside the booth with Kurt Becker for the Lexington Stakes. #Keeneland pic.twitter.com/c3dEreAv4O
— Post Time (@posttimenow) April 15, 2018
TOPS Photo Gallery: 123 photos from @keeneland Race Course in #Lexington #Kentucky on Saturday. | Photos by @FollowBolson #SharetheLex #Keeneland #Thoroughbreds https://t.co/rAGHUhjAPp pic.twitter.com/kzpPHE45an
— Rob Bolson (@FollowBolson) April 15, 2018
Following Saturday's Lexington Stakes (My Boy Jack) & Arkansas Derby (Magnum Moon), the Road to the @KentuckyDerby is complete and the preference list is set.
Derby Leaderboard: https://t.co/qRET4rSKlO
Oaks Leaderboard: https://t.co/CwJmsTQXfW pic.twitter.com/Wor7J8EhCU
— Churchill Downs PR (@DerbyMedia) April 15, 2018