| The sinewy thoroughbreds are corralled into the gates. | | | | bigger payouts. Don't worry about being a novice, the |
| You can hear your heart beating. Your horse and | | | | details are explained in the daily racing guide given to |
| jockey nod to your position in the stands. They steal | | | | you when you show up at Oaklawn Race Track. |
| their resolve. Your pulse quickens. The animals settle | | | | Prepare yourself before you attend by visiting the |
| into position. A moment of silence and then they're off! | | | | official website. On the site you will find info on the |
| You jump out of your seat. The voices in the crowd | | | | daily races alongside professional handicap guides. Use |
| scream encouragement to their horses. A wall of | | | | the information to help pick a winner and get a head |
| powers and hooves crashes around the corner | | | | above the competition. Of course, with horse racing, |
| reaching, yearning for the finish line. They tear across | | | | nothing is for sure! You'll also find a useful novice's |
| the line, neck and neck: show, place and win. How did | | | | betting guide that explains each step of the betting |
| you fare? This unique brand of excitement can be | | | | process. If you've never experienced a horse race |
| repeated time and again at the world renowned | | | | before, don't be worried. The friendly Oaklawn staff is |
| Oaklawn Race Track in historic Hot Springs Arkansas. | | | | standing by to help answer all your questions. |
| Welcome to the start of the 2010 season. | | | | While the excitement of the track tends to be the |
| During the new season, you can experience the thrills | | | | main event, don't miss the opportunity next door at |
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| Each race session consists of nine races. Each race | | | | If you really want to get into it, play the horses while |
| offers different course lengths with fresh horses. | | | | enjoying a poker game. For those of you who enjoy |
| Breeding, track condition, jockey and race history help | | | | video poker, Oaklawn has even more to offer. Once |
| guide your choice for the winning horse. You can bet | | | | you build up an appetite, the expansive Lagniappe's |
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| before the first race. This strategy requires a lot of | | | | Wondering where to stay during your visit? Historic |
| homework! | | | | Hot Springs offers a variety of tranquil lodging along |
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