BeatTheChalk
03-07-2009, 01:25 AM
HOT SPRINGS — Oaklawn Park announced increases in its purses Friday, citing a season-long increase in attendance and wagering. :cool:
Oaklawn president Charles J. Cella said numbers have been “surprisingly good” during the first 27 days of the 2009 meet. Beginning with Friday’s card, Oaklawn raised overnight claiming purses by at least $300. Maiden special weight race purses will climb by $1,000 to $35,000. :ThmbUp:
Attendance halfway through the season was at 279,189 this year, compared to 269,797 last year — a 3 percent increase. On-track handle is also up 3 percent and off-track wagering is up 6 percent. :kiss:
Oaklawn’s season runs until April 11, the date of the $1 million Arkansas Derby.
This article was published Friday, March 6, 2009.
Oaklawn president Charles J. Cella said numbers have been “surprisingly good” during the first 27 days of the 2009 meet. Beginning with Friday’s card, Oaklawn raised overnight claiming purses by at least $300. Maiden special weight race purses will climb by $1,000 to $35,000. :ThmbUp:
Attendance halfway through the season was at 279,189 this year, compared to 269,797 last year — a 3 percent increase. On-track handle is also up 3 percent and off-track wagering is up 6 percent. :kiss:
Oaklawn’s season runs until April 11, the date of the $1 million Arkansas Derby.
This article was published Friday, March 6, 2009.