Oaklawn Park Racetrack Horse Racing
Active races and results can be found at the Oaklawn Park horse betting page.
Length of stretch from last turn to finish line: 1,155 feet
Width of stretch: 70 feet
Width of turns: 80 feet
Composition: 2" sandy loam cushion, 3" sandy loam cushion compacted, 10" sand / silt, 30" clay and natural soil
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Wind: WNW at 1 mph
Bodog Racebook Payout Limits
Max per Race Payout: $30,000U.S. Graded Stakes Races at Oaklawn Park
| Date | Race | Grade | Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 09, 2008 | Essex Handicap | III | Classic |
| February 18, 2008 | Southwest Stakes | III | Dirt Mile |
| March 08, 2008 | Azeri Breeders' Cup Stakes | III | Distaff |
| March 08, 2008 | Razorback Breeders' Cup Handicap | III | Dirt Mile |
| March 15, 2008 | Rebel Stakes | III | Dirt Mile |
| March 16, 2008 | Honeybee Stakes | III | Distaff |
| April 05, 2008 | Apple Blossom Handicap | I | Distaff |
| April 05, 2008 | Oaklawn Handicap | II | Classic |
| April 06, 2008 | Fantasy Stakes | II | Distaff |
| April 10, 2008 | Count Fleet Sprint Handicap | III | Sprint |
| April 12, 2008 | Arkansas Derby | II | Classic |
About Oaklawn Park Racetrack
Oaklawn Park, located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, was opened on Feb. 24, 1905, with an attendance of more than 3,000 people. The racetrack was such an important accomplishment for the small town that the mayor, John Belding, had declared the 24th as a half-holiday for Hot Springs.
Between 1907 and 1916, Oaklawn faced some hardships as races were commonly cancelled because of the political problems in the state. The owners and bettors of Oaklawn would come to understand that political problems would continue to affect the track for the next 20 years.
By 1941, the total purse skyrocketed to $156,820 and was distributed in purses during the 30-day season, Feb. 24-March 29. Purse distribution continued to soar and in 1946 the track recorded a high of $283,180.
From 1951-75, many additions were made to Oaklawn's already impressive track record. A new parking lot was built to hold 800 vehicles and steam heat was installed in all of the private boxes in the paddock to better suit the track's elite clientele. Less than three years later an amazing dining room was added to the clubhouse and the main track was re-cushioned to allow for a more stable and breathable foundation.
In 1985, Oaklawn experienced its first year of reverse statistics. Wagering dropped by 8.1% and attendance dipped below 3.7% in comparison to 1984. Oaklawn Park has seen its share of amazing and heart-stopping races. With the addition of "Instant Racing" - a pari-mutuel electronic system that allows players to wager on previously run races - Oaklawn ventured into the electronic gaming world and its offering was well received by visitors from around the world.