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Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

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Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort is a thoroughbred racetrack in Hot Springs, Arkansas. It opened in 1904, making it 122 years old in 2026. It races on a 1-mile dirt oval.

Its signature races are the Arkansas Derby (G1), Apple Blossom Handicap (G1), Rebel Stakes (G2) and Oaklawn Handicap (G2).

American Pharoah won the Rebel Stakes and Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn in 2015 on his way to the Triple Crown.

Track facts

Location
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Racing
Thoroughbred
Surfaces
Dirt
Track
1-mile dirt oval
Opened
1904
Racing season
Late January–early May
Operator
Oaklawn Jockey Club (Cella family)
Former names
Oaklawn Park

Signature races at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

Race day

When to go. Live racing runs late January–early May. Check the official site for post times and the current stakes schedule.

The view. Our illustration shows the Ouachita Mountains around Hot Springs in the background.

Getting there. Directions to Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort and parking nearby.

Plan your trip to Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

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Questions about Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

Where is Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort?

Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort is in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

What kind of racing is at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort?

Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort hosts thoroughbred racing. Live racing runs late January–early May.

When did Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort open?

Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort opened in 1904.

What is the biggest race at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort?

The signature race at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort is the Arkansas Derby (G1).

What other racetracks are near Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort?

The closest is Louisiana Downs in Bossier City, Louisiana, about 138 miles away. See the full list of nearby tracks on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 racing season. Distances are straight-line miles. The illustration is original artwork, not a photo. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your track? Get the “Listed on HorsetrackAtlas.com” badge for your website.