Racing

Arkansas Derby Day 3/30/2024

What you need to know...

Gate entry is free, bags will be checked at gate. Restaurant & Grandstand Seats are SOLD OUT. Seating available on the apron and in the infield.

Doors open: 10:30am
First post time: 12:00pm

Parking: $10 in Oaklawn lots
Valet: $50

No outside food or drink
No pets - No personal tents

AR Derby Hat Contest Info Click HERE

2024 Stakes Schedule Click HERE

View Derby/Fantasy Draw Entries Photo

The infield will be open:
DJ, Bouncy Houses, Climbing Rock Wall, Magicians, Face Painting, Food Trucks, and Concessions
Folding chairs and blankets are allowed.

Racing News & Updates

Oaklawn, Hot Springs will add two additional race days – April 7and May 5 – to the 2023-2024 Racing Calendar. The two added race days will help make up for the recent cancellations due to inclement weather.

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Infield Open

The racing infield will be open this Friday, May 29th and Derby Day, Saturday, May 30th.

Infield Schedule

2023-2024 Oaklawn Race Meet

Gates open at 11:00am on most race days (subject to change).

Gate entry is free every race day.

First post time at 12:30pm (subject to change).

Plan ahead! Click below for the schedule.

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Oaklawn Today

Watch Oaklawn's race day replays and Oaklawn Today pre-race analysis show hosted by Oaklawn's Nancy Holthus, Matt Dinerman, and Crystal Conning.

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2023-2024 LIVE RACING RESERVATIONS

  • Gate entry is free
  • Reservations for the Carousel call: 501-363-4660
  • Reservations for the Post Parade call: 501-363-4660

Reserved Grandstand Seats

Group Sales Requests

No group reserved seats available for Arkansas Derby Day (March 30) or Rebel Stakes (Feb 24).

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Join us every Saturday morning, beginning February 17, for Dawn at Oaklawn and get a behind-the-scenes look at Thoroughbred racing. Host Nancy Holthus visits with different racing insiders each week and explains the morning training process to guests as they enjoy complimentary Westrock Coffee.

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