horse racing

Ten Strike Racing has found itself in the lead on its home track Oaklawn Park’s standings following a series of impressive victories, according to thoroughbred-racing newsource BloodHorse.  A racing partnership that offers fractional ownership in horses, Ten Strike has won…

Previously known as one of the most popular gambling destinations throughout the United States, Arkansas is a state that gamblers today tend to avoid. This boycott is due to the state’s strict and often outdated gambling laws. Opened in 1905,…

“On the track, there are no buddies,” quipped Cristian Torres to a smiling Ricardo Santana, as the two longtime friends taunted each other during a dinner for owners, jockeys and trainers. The dinner hosted by Jane Phillips Jolly and Saddiq…

Oaklawn President Louis Cella spoke at the Rotary Club of Hot Springs. Cella began his remarks addressing how things have changed quite a bit since his great-grandfather and great-granduncle built the Oaklawn Jockey Club in 1904; specifically, how the importance…

Oaklawn Casino in Hot Springs is canceling this weekend’s (Feb. 4-6) scheduled live racing due to winter storm conditions and frigid temperatures. After working with the Arkansas Racing Commission and the Arkansas H.B.P.A., Oaklawn will bring back this weekend’s live…

Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort is planning an earlier start to its horse racing season by adding December race dates. The Hot Springs track announced that it plans to begin its horse racing season on Friday, Dec. 3, hosting a 66-day…

by Tyler Hale Tourists and racing enthusiasts will be flooding into Hot Springs this week for the start of racing season. Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort is hosting its opening tomorrow (Friday, Jan. 24), with the first race of the season…

Oaklawn Racing and Gaming is gearing up for one of the largest entertainment and hospitality investments in Arkansas’ history. The Hot Springs horse track and gaming center has announced a $100 million expansion project that includes a high-rise hotel, a…