Shelby
01-12-2011, 07:56 AM
http://www.drf.com/news/oaklawn-officials-optimistic-about-upcoming-meet?nocache=1
An overflowing stable area and signs that the economy is improving are among the reasons Oaklawn Park officials are looking forward to the 56-date meet that gets under way Friday in Hot Springs, Ark.
“I think we’re cautiously optimistic,” said Eric Jackson, the general manager of Oaklawn. “The economy in this part of the country is starting to look a lot more positive than it has in a while.”
So is the weather forecast. A snowstorm earlier in the week forced the cancellation of training on Monday and Tuesday, but the forecast for opening day is for sunny skies and highs in the low 40s.
An overflowing stable area and signs that the economy is improving are among the reasons Oaklawn Park officials are looking forward to the 56-date meet that gets under way Friday in Hot Springs, Ark.
“I think we’re cautiously optimistic,” said Eric Jackson, the general manager of Oaklawn. “The economy in this part of the country is starting to look a lot more positive than it has in a while.”
So is the weather forecast. A snowstorm earlier in the week forced the cancellation of training on Monday and Tuesday, but the forecast for opening day is for sunny skies and highs in the low 40s.