Speed King Leads All the Way in Southwest Stakes
As the three favorites trailed early, pacesetter Speed King rolled to a one-length upset victory in the $1 million Southwest Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park.
Kentucky Derby Points Up for Grabs in Southwest
After the Road to the Kentucky Derby series passed through Louisiana last week with the Lecomte Stakes (G3), the next qualifying race moves to Arkansas Jan. 25 when Oaklawn Park stages the Southwest Stakes (G3).
Apprentice Bacon Rides American Promise in Southwest
When apprentice jockey Tyler Bacon rode his first career race Oct. 27, 2023, at Columbus in Nebraska, the purse was $6,500. On Jan. 25 at Oaklawn Park, Bacon will ride in his first career graded stakes race, the $1 million…
Stakes Preview: Pegasus World Cup and Southwest Stakes
Sara Elbadwi & Paul Verderosa look ahead at the Grade 1 Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park and the Grade 3 Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park.
Patch Adams Meets Gaming in Southwest Stakes
Impressive maiden winner Patch Adams faces off with grade 1 winner and Eclipse finalist Gaming on the Road to the Kentucky Derby in the $1 million Southwest Stakes (G3) at Oaklawn Park Jan. 25.
Rampellini Authors Second Oaklawn-Set Children's Book
"Ollie the Oaklawn Owl: Whoooo's That Jockey?" is the second book in an educational series written by Mary Rampellini of Daily Racing Form. It's illustrated by retired jockey and award-winning artist Renee Torbit.
Cold Prompts Mahoning Valley, Oaklawn to Cancel Jan. 20
Due to forecasts of subfreezing temperatures early next week, Oaklawn Park and Mahoning Valley Race Course have canceled racing Jan. 20.
Azeri Stakes a Possible Next Target for Thorpedo Anna
Thorpedo Anna's early 2025 racing schedule could include two races at Oaklawn Park, trainer Kenny McPeek said Jan. 15.
Oaklawn, Turfway Adjust Schedules After Winter Storms
The Midwest was hit hard by winter weather during the week of Jan. 6-12, and racetracks that were impacted are beginning to adjust their schedules to make up for lost cards.
Oaklawn Cancels Full Jan. 10-12 Weekend of Racing
Continued freezing temperatures and impending severe weather have led to the cancellation of racing at Oaklawn Park Jan. 10-12, the track announced Jan. 8.