Terry's Blog
The Times, They are A-changin’
April 13, 2012
It’s been just under 50 years ago that Bob Dylan penned the well-known song, “The Times, They are A-Changin’” It comes to mind as I anticipate Arkansas Derby Day on Saturday. What catches my attention most, being as I am a tradition junkie, is the presence of three sprint races on the Saturday card. For years the racing fans of this area came to Oaklawn expecting all distance races. But the times have changed. It just took a bit longer than Bob Dylan might have expected. Read More
Mixed News, Mixed Emotions as the Finish Line Draw Near on This Meet
April 09, 2012
Like many, I haven’t taken the news well that some of racing’s stars, who had the chance to show off for our local audience, will apparently pass on the spots for them during the final week of the 2012 racing season at Oaklawn, but I am thrilled to find that the weather predictions for the final few days have improved and we stand a good chance to finish out this season with outstanding weather. Read More
What a Difference a Day Makes: the Odyssey of Calvin Borel
April 01, 2012
I’m sure when Calvin Borel awakened early on Friday morning the thoughts of what he might encounter over the next 48 hours were well out of his head. When Calvin awakens I always figure the first thing on his mind is work. Read More
An Idea Whose Time Has Come
March 25, 2012
The behind-the-scenes program "Dawn at Oaklawn" has been a delight this year. Read More
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