Starters from the $500,000 Southwest Stakes (G3) in 2016 at Oaklawn continue to make noise 2 ½ years after the major Kentucky Derby prep race was run.

Oaklawn, the track with the highest purses in the Midwest, has released the first issue of its condition books for the first live season that extends beyond its signature Arkansas Derby Day.

One of the richest Thoroughbred race meets in North America will now offer two $1,000,000 Kentucky Derby prep races and two additional signature races.

Hot Springs, Ark. (Thursday, June 21, 2018) –Led Zepagain: A Tribute to Led Zeppelin will be the headline act at this year’s Spa Blast presented by Budweiser July 3 in Oaklawn’s Infield. Gates open at 5 p.m. and there will be a full slate of live music before culminating with the region’s best fireworks display.

Hot Springs, Ark. (Tuesday, June 19, 2018) – July gets off to a “bang” of a start at Oaklawn with the 32nd annual Spa Blast Tuesday, July 3 and the excitement continues all month long.

Hot Springs, Ark. (Monday, June 4, 2018) – David Longinotti, a member of Oaklawn’s management team since 2006, will move into the position of Director of Oaklawn Anywhere after serving as Director of Racing. Oaklawn Anywhere, the track’s in-state advanced deposit wagering service developed in partnership with Arkansas horsemen, is the fastest growing segment of Oaklawn’s racing business and has generated nearly $4 million for purses since its launch in 2014.

Unbeaten Magnum Moon, one of four Kentucky Derby candidates for trainer Todd Pletcher, arrived at Churchill Downs early Monday afternoon after being flown from his south Florida base earlier in the day.

Magnum Moon returned to his base at Palm Beach Downs in south Florida early Sunday afternoon, less than 24 hours after winning the $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn, trainer Todd Pletcher’s record fifth victory in the race.

HOT SPRINGS, AR (Saturday, April 14, 2018) – Robert and Lawana Low’s Magnum Moon is now a perfect four for four and holds the top position on the Kentucky Derby leaderboard after scoring an impressive victory in Saturday’s $1 million Arkansas Derby (G1) before a crowd of 64,500. The Todd Pletcher-trainee added 100 points to his 50 from winning Oaklawn’s March 17 Rebel Stakes (G2) to bring his total to 150 points, 16 more than champion Good Magic.

HOT SPRINGS, AR (Saturday, April 14, 2018) – Mr. and Mrs. William K. Warren’s City of Lights made a successful first trip out of California by winning Saturday’s $750,000 Oaklawn Handicap in front of a crowd of 64,500.