Oaklawn Park Race Track 2705 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901 ☎ (800) 625-5296 Last Updated: 09/20/2020 | |
On February 24, 1905, Oaklawn presented its first racing card before a crowd of 3,000 that turned out after Hot Springs Mayor John Belding declared a half-day holiday for the city. | |
The first race at the new track was won by Duelist, owned by John W. Schorr, a prominent Memphis sportsman, and since that time, Oaklawn has evolved into one of the premier race meets in the country. Best known as the home of the Racing Festival of the South and Arkansas Derby, the track has played host to some of the biggest names in the sport including champions Temperence Hill, Cigar, Curlin, Paseana, Azeri, Tiffany Lass, Smarty Jones, Afleet Alex, Rachel Alexandra, Lookin At Lucky, Blind Luck and Zenyatta. |
Southland Park Gaming and Racing Place » Casino Southland Park Gaming and Racing is a greyhound racing park and casino in West Memphis, Arkansas. Over 400 greyhound races take place at the Park each year. 348 views 💖 21550 Ingram Blvd, West Memphis, AR 72301 |