Arkansas Derby 2012: Bodemeister and More Horses Ready to Dominate

Bodemeister is one of several horses poised to dominate at the 2012 Arkansas Derby this year.

With a $1 million purse to be won and some spots in the Kentucky Derby on the line, expect some exciting horse racing throughout the event.

Let's look at three horses set to dominate this year's field and impress fans of the sport before the race to the triple crown begins in May.

Bodemeister

Bodemeister has done very well in his last two races and looks almost unstoppable heading into the Arkansas Derby.

He has been running with great stamina and has shown the ability to find an extra gear down the final stretch over the last month.

With an impressive performance in Arkansas, Bodemeister could become a Kentucky Derby favorite in a few weeks.

Secret Circle

Secret Circle has dominated in recent weeks with two wins in recent weeks. With another at the Arkansas Derby, he will complete a sweep of the Oaklawn Park Derby races.

With tremendous speed and the ability to start races off well, Secret Circle will be one of the top contenders in Arkansas.

With legendary trainer Bob Baffert getting him ready, expect Secret Circle to come out of the gates flying.

Isn’t He Clever

Isn’t He Clever is a very smart horse and does not tire as the race reaches its make-or-break point where a strong push to the finish needs to be made.

After some disappointing defeats in recent months, Isn’t He Clever is due for a strong performance at the Arkansas Derby. With good all-around abilities, expect this horse to place high in Saturday's races.