Oaklawn Park

Oaklawn Park opened in 1905 during a time when gambling was a hotbed issue in Arkansas politics. Because of the political strain on gambling, Oaklawn was forced to close and reopen only to close again numerous times during the early 1900’s. Despite these early troubles Oaklawn flourished once they were finally allowed to open for good. The first Arkansas Derby was run at Oaklawn Park in 1936 and has grown steadily over the years to become a fixture for future Triple Crown race winners such as Afleet Alex and Smarty Jones. Afleet Alex holds the Oaklawn Park record after winning the Arkansas Stakes by eight lengths in 2005.

Stakes Races

Apple Blossom Handicap (Gr.1)

Arkansas Derby (Gr.2)
Fantasy Stakes (Gr.2)
Oaklawn Handicap (Gr.2)

Count Fleet Sprint Handicap (Gr.3)
Essex Handicap (Gr.3)
Fifth Season Stakes (Gr.3)
Oaklawn Breeders' Cup Stakes (Gr.3)
Razorback Breeders’ Cup Handicap (Gr.3)
Rebel Stakes (Gr.3)

American Beauty Stakes
Azeri Breeders’ Cup Stakes
Bayakoa Stakes
Carousel Stakes
Dixie Bell Stakes
Dixie Land Stakes
Honeybee Stakes
Hot Springs Stakes
Instant Racing Breeders’ Cup Stakes
King Cotton Stakes
Martha Washington Stakes
Mountain Valley Stakes
Northern Spur Breeders’ Cup Stakes
Pippin Stakes
Southwest Stakes
Spring Fever Stakes
Rainbow Miss Stakes
Rainbow Stakes 

Main Track: One mile, oval.
Distance from last turn to finish line: 1,155 feet.


Post Times
Weekdays & Sundays -1:30 p.m.
Saturdays - 1:05 p.m.

Exotic Wagering Format
$1 Exacta on all races.
$2 Daily Double on 1st, 2nd and last two races.
$1 Trifecta on all races.
$2 Pick 6 on races 3 through 8.
$1 Rolling Pick 3's beginning on 4th race.
$1 Superfecta on last race.

Takeout Information
Win, place, and show: 17%
All exotic wagering: 21%

Contact Information

Mailing Address:
Oaklawn Jockey Club
P.O. Box 699
Hot Springs, Arkansas 71902

Street Address:
2705 Central Avenue
Hot Springs, Arkansas 71901

Telephone: (501) 623-4411 (800) OAKLAWN
Fax: (501) 623-4088
Website: www.oaklawn.com