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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
Saratoga
Saratoga opens for the 143rd year on Friday, July 22 for an outstanding 40-day meeting that includes over 50 stakes races and 17 Grade 1 races. The marquee event of the meeting is the $1 million Travers Stakes (G1) on Saturday, Aug. 27.
Michael Dempsey will be providing his full card selections throughout the meeting. Mike’s Reports include his selections, analysis, fair odds, and wagering recommendations for every race.
Get your day off to a good start with Michael’s Free Pick of the day from Saratoga.
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Keeneland
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Churchill Downs
The spring/summer meeting at Churchill Downs gets underway on Saturday April 30, with 24 graded stakes on the betting menu. The marquee events are the Kentucky Oaks (G1) and Kentucky Derby (G1).
Michael Dempsey will be providing Full Card Analysis for Churchill Downs from Friday through Sunday each week.
Each racing day Michael will be providing his Free Betting Selection of the day for Churchill Downs.
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Belmont Park
Racing in New York shifts to Belmont Park on Friday April 29 for the spring / summer meeting, which includes the Belmont Stakes (G1) on Saturday June 11.
Michael Dempsey will be providing Full Card Analysis for Belmont Park each racing day from Wednesday through Sunday.
Each racing day Michael will be providing his Free Betting Selection of the day for Belmont Park.
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Gulfstream Park
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Aqueduct
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Daily past performances, track entries and race results.