Opening Day at Oaklawn question

[WinterTriangle]

I patronize this track all summer and spring, and have been to all the AR derbies, but have never been for opening day.

any reason why I should go....am I missing something? I feel more inclined toward Monday, which has some stakes races.

I keep thinking I should *experience* opening day, I dunno.

pros and cons?

[toussaud]

I patronize this track all summer and spring, and have been to all the AR derbies, but have never been for opening day.

any reason why I should go....am I missing something? I feel more inclined toward Monday, which has some stakes races.

I keep thinking I should *experience* opening day, I dunno.

pros and cons?

y ou aren't missing anything besides the first live racing day in the state in about 8 months. no really good races. do have .10 corn beef samichs however.

[Toss_DeLoser]

From the Oaklawn website:

"On the opening Friday, January 16, Oaklawn will offer the traditional 50-cent corned beef sandwich promotion, then follow that with a Curlin bobble-horse giveaway on Monday, January 19 (one free to each paid admission while supplies last). Monday, January 19, will also be the occasion of the $50,000 Smarty Jones Stakes, the first opportunity for local fans to see some of the stars of the resident three-year-old crop with hopes for Triple Crown fame before the Summer arrives. "

[LRL Racing]

If you decide to go on opening day let me know as I should have at least one running opening day in a 3yo filly mdn special weight. I do not plan to go but will gladly let you represent me in the winner's circle if we can get the job done. I am sure it will be crowded as the people in Arkansas really support the track better than anywhere excluding Keeneland.

[WinterTriangle]

LRL,

Congratulations on your win today at OP with Payton d'Oro! She stretched out nicely for that extra distance and ran a beauty!

It was nothing short of thrilling to stand in the winner's circle----truly a unique experience for me-----and I thank you heartily for the opportunity to participate in your success! :jump:

Reaching out the way you do, and being so willing to share with others the thrill of being part of this sport, is what it's all about. :ThmbUp:

[BeatTheChalk]

I patronize this track all summer and spring, and have been to all the AR derbies, but have never been for opening day.

any reason why I should go....am I missing something? I feel more inclined toward Monday, which has some stakes races.

I keep thinking I should *experience* opening day, I dunno.

pros and cons?

I have been there on Opening Day Twice. Last time was around 7 years
ago. A bunch of us lunatics rented a Bus ( very nice one ) and drove
down to Arkansas from St Louis.
Of course it was all complimentary. U see many of us either grew up
with the Owner of Joint .. or we know him from around town - or in
business etc.
Sooo .. brother Cella opened the safe and told us all to have fun. The
last time we saw him -- was at the party he tossed in downtown St Louis
.. the weekend that Smarty won the Derby.

Yawl do recall that Charlie put up 5 Million...that's 5,000,000 dollars .. for any horse who could win the big 3 year old races in Arkansas ..AND WIN the Derby !
Finally : the operations have been turned over to his son and to the folks who have been with him forever and a day.
You can now take part in various CASINO games. and Slots and
there is even a Horse Racing Game -- insert coins and play. OH yes
you can also wager on the outcomes of the races at Oaklawn ..
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