Oaklawn Jockey Club in Hot Springs announced Friday that Matt Dinerman has been hired as the track announcer for the upcoming Thoroughbred racing season, which begins December 8.
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Whitmore fans, mark your calendars for March 19, 2022! Oaklawn is going to celebrate the 2020 Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) winner and Champion Sprinter with Whitmore Day highlighted by the $200,000 Whitmore Stakes.
Steve Asmussen achieved LEGENDARY STATUS today as the first North American trainer in history to reach 10,000 CAREER VICTORIES! We are honored that he did it here at OAKLAWN. In commemoration, we are donating $10,000 in Asmussen’s name: $5000 to the (PDJF) and $5000 to (ATRRF)!
Oaklawn Hot Springs is saddened by the passing of country music great, Toby Keith. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and many fans around the world.
Toby Covel, as he was known while racing under Dream Walkin Farms, Inc. and Country Bro Stables in
Oaklawn is happy to officially unveil the Whitmore barn – named in honor of the 7-time Oaklawn stakes winner and 2020 Champion Sprinter. We congratulate his trainer Ron Moquett and assistant trainer wife Laura Moquett.
In a heartfelt tribute to the renowned country music icon and esteemed racehorse proprietor, Oaklawn proudly raised red solo cups in his honor. This weekend's racing is for you, Toby!
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Oaklawn is excited to announce the addition of Crystal Conning as Paddock Analyst for the upcoming race season! Her expertise as a jockey helped her easily transition to her newest role, most recently at Monmouth Park.
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Congratulations to jockey Keith Asmussen for his first career victory at Oaklawn aboard Frank Fletcher’s Papa Rocket, trained by Hall of Famer D. Wayne Lukas. Keith is the son of 12-time Oaklawn leading trainer Steve Asmussen🥇
Congratulations to Oaklawn fan-favorite Jon Court on 44 amazing years in the saddle. Court piloted 4263 winners and his mounts have amassed earnings of more than $114m. We wish him the best in his next chapter.
The world famous Budweiser Clydesdales have arrived at Oaklawn. Don’t miss your chance to see them up close Saturday and Sunday in the infield!🐴
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The World Famous Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to Oaklawn March 16. These wonderful horses have always been special to our track. They would pull the starting gate and move it into place until mid 80s.
We had over 55,000 people in attendance this opening weekend! It's going to be a great season! Thank you for everyone who was able to make it and don't forget, STAY UNTIL MAY! See you all Friday!
It was with great pleasure that the Oaklawn Family had a chance to serve close to 5,000 corned beef sandwiches to the staffs of our local hospitals and First Responders.
Due to continued inclement weather predicted for the remainder of this week, Oaklawn, with the permission of the stewards, will cancel four days of racing this Thursday, Feb. 18 thru Sunday, Feb. 21. All 5 stakes move to the following week. More details will follow.
5-year-old Finley's dreams came true today when she met her all-time favorite horse, WHITMORE, and personally delivered a homemade card! There's no age limit when it comes to falling in love with this beautiful sport. Thanks
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for giving Finley this special day.
It was a good day to play jockey Kelsi Harr! She booted home two longshot winners – Point Blank ($137.80) in race 2 and Reef’s Destiny ($42) in race 5. Congratulations, Kelsi!
Southwest Stakes winner Mystik Dan scores the 18-1 upset in the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby. Trainer Kenny McPeek and jockey Brian Hernandez, Jr. scored the Kentucky Oaks/Derby double!🏆❤️
Oaklawn will run all races this Fri, Sat and Sun without spectators. Races can still be viewed on and
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, including the $1 million Rebel Stakes. The casino will remain open to the public. Details and updates at .
Pending approval from the Arkansas Racing Commission, Oaklawn plans to conduct its regular 57-day meet highlighted by four $1 million stakes races. The meet will run Jan. 22 - May 1.
Boys beware! Secret Oath served notice she will be on the top of her game in the $1.25 million Arkansas Derby (G1) April 2 with an impressive 5f workout in :59 2/5 Thursday morning at daybreak.
The filly Secret Oath has her game face on as she prepares to take on the boys in Saturday's $1.25 million Arkansas Derby. Photos by Renee Torbit
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It's a sad day for the Oaklawn family as we mourn the loss of longtime track announcer Terry Wallace, exactly one year after the passing of President Charles Cella.
Join us in honoring country music legend, Toby Keith, this Saturday!
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will provide guests with FREE
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to toast to Toby as his horses cross the wire in races 5️⃣ & 7️⃣
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Rick Hammerle, a highly respected racing official with more than 30 years of experience in the industry, has joined Oaklawn’s racing department as Racing Coordinator...
NADAL wins the $1 million Rebel Stakes (G2) under
@JRosarioJockey
for owners George Bolton, Arthur Hoyeau, Barry Lipman & Mark Mathiesen and trainer Bob Baffert!
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Congratulations to jockey Cristian Torres for becoming the first rider to reach $4 million in earnings this meet thanks in part to his second stakes victory with Last Samurai in yesterday’s $500,000 Essex Handicap (G3).
INFIELD UPDATE - Due to popular demand, we will be opening the infield on SUNDAYS (in addition to Saturdays) starting this weekend! No reservations are required. Chairs and blankets are permitted (coolers, tents, backpacks are not permitted). Gates will open at 11am.
Congratulations to Gold Square LLC's Cyberknife for the victory in today's $1.25 million Arkansas Derby (G1). Also, congrats to jockey
@flothejock
and trainer
@bradcoxracing
.
Keith Asmussen, pictured in the black and red silks officially passed Steve Asmussen’s number of riding victories today when he won the opener at Oaklawn aboard Hern, trained by his HOF trainer dad. Keith now has 64 wins in his career.
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The long-lasting friendship between D. Wayne Lukas and the Asmussen family came full circle last Saturday when Keith, following in the footsteps of his grandfather and uncle, rode Papa Rocket to victory for the Hall of Fame trainer.
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