Oaklawn enacts second purse increase of season
Feb 23, 2015 1:14:13 GMT -5
Post by Jon on Feb 23, 2015 1:14:13 GMT -5
Glad the deep freeze is helping somewhere! So many track cancellation it's no wonder Oaklawn handle is up.
Oaklawn enacts second purse increase of season
Brisnet
For the second time this race meet, Oaklawn Park will increase all overnight purses between $1,000 and $3,000 starting Thursday, February 26.
Maiden special weights and allowances are increasing by $3,000, bringing maidens to $64,000 and allowances to as high as $69,000.
Oaklawn, which has among the highest average field size in the country currently with 9.6 horses per race through February 21, has enjoyed increases in off-track wagering as well as strong business in its newly expanded game room despite losing four race days to winter weather. A meet high 24,000 turned out for the races Valentine's Day, February 14.
"Despite some unfortunate winter weather, I wouldn't trade places with any other racing secretary right now," Racing Secretary Pat Pope said. "We appreciate the support of our horsemen and the cooperation they showed in having to reschedule such an important three-year-old prep race as the Southwest S. (G3).
"I'm really excited about our racing program heading into the later part of the season."
The 2015 Oaklawn season continues through Saturday, April 11, when it culminates with the $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1).
Oaklawn enacts second purse increase of season
Brisnet
For the second time this race meet, Oaklawn Park will increase all overnight purses between $1,000 and $3,000 starting Thursday, February 26.
Maiden special weights and allowances are increasing by $3,000, bringing maidens to $64,000 and allowances to as high as $69,000.
Oaklawn, which has among the highest average field size in the country currently with 9.6 horses per race through February 21, has enjoyed increases in off-track wagering as well as strong business in its newly expanded game room despite losing four race days to winter weather. A meet high 24,000 turned out for the races Valentine's Day, February 14.
"Despite some unfortunate winter weather, I wouldn't trade places with any other racing secretary right now," Racing Secretary Pat Pope said. "We appreciate the support of our horsemen and the cooperation they showed in having to reschedule such an important three-year-old prep race as the Southwest S. (G3).
"I'm really excited about our racing program heading into the later part of the season."
The 2015 Oaklawn season continues through Saturday, April 11, when it culminates with the $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1).