25 Days til Oaklawn!

[herkhorse]

Ah can't wait! I know, I know, no turf course. At least they still have a dirt track. (and Tampa's been kickin my ass)

[eajinabi]

Why no Turf Course

[mark2061mn]

Originally Posted by eajinabi

Why no Turf Course

I believe it is located in a historical national park.

[witchdoctor]

Originally Posted by mark2061mn

I believe it is located in a historical national park.

The park is down the street.

[Danzig]

would be tricky maintaining a turf course, wrong time of year for it in this area--huge expense installing and then maintaining as well.

[packerbacker7964]

Also with it being in the middle of town with Central Ave. to it's west there is no room to put one. Also grass has a hard time growing in Arkansas between Dec. and March during which the meet is being run. Oaklawn and Hot Springs make a great combo. Great night life and even better places to eat. Bath House Row is a wonderfull place to go for a walk during the night after the races. I'll be heading home in March to see them run. We stay out on Hwy 7 at the Baymont over loking the lake. BTW is Cole Norman still in jail?

[witchdoctor]

Originally Posted by eajinabi

Why no Turf Course

I head the GM say that grass doesn't grow in that part of Arkansas until the first of April.