Oaklawn Oaklawn Oaklawn!

smartyalex · #1 01-16-2007, 05:09 PM

http://drf.com/news/article/81903.html

I am very excited about this years meet.....lot's of potential stabled here!

Danzig · #2 01-16-2007, 06:57 PM

ready for another great year. oaklawns attendance puts some of the other big tracks to shame, we love our racing here!!

The Bid · #3 01-16-2007, 07:38 PM

Watchout for Wayne Lukas, hes got a monster on hand. Opening day we will see his Derby charge unveiled

Sightseek · #4 01-16-2007, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Danzig188

ready for another great year. oaklawns attendance puts some of the other big tracks to shame, we love our racing here!!

After Saratoga, Belmont & non-Derby Churchill, Oaklawn is my 4th favorite track I've been to.

(way over Keeneland

)

The Bid · #5 01-16-2007, 07:54 PM

Stretchout for that horse will be no problem. That sprint is just a little foundation, colt hasnt been out in a while

The Bid · #6 01-16-2007, 08:07 PM

His dam had no problem with a mile and a quarter, neither will he.

The Bid · #7 01-16-2007, 08:15 PM

Its Waynes derby horse and will be legit a little further down the road. His best 3 year old by far

Sightseek · #8 01-16-2007, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Cardus

Why do you favor Oaklawn so much more than Keeneland? I've been to Keeneland -- it's definitely a racecourse that everyone should see -- and think that it is aesthetically pleasing in addition to the high caliber of racing.

I've never been to Oaklawn, but I LOVE wagering on its racing. However, is it as nice as Keeneland? It does lack a turf course, too.

Keeneland on non-racing days & during the sales is gorgeous, but it gets too crowded on race days and being there seems more of a social event whereas being at Oaklawn it's more about the racing. Oaklawn isn't nearly as 'pretty' as Keeneland although you don't have to deal with the sun in your eyes so much.

I would certainly recommend going to Oaklawn Park for the AR Derby. I found the people to be extremely friendly as well.

The Bid · #9 01-16-2007, 08:26 PM

Nothing wrong with getting a little buzz going. Im sure youll hear Derby mentioned in the same breath as Westwon shortly.

packerbacker7964 · #10 01-16-2007, 08:57 PM

Magtown Missle in the last race Friday is a good bet. Tuff Man Dan on top also in the last race Super. I'll break down Sundays card top to bottom so hang on for Packerbacker's Best Line Bets in the Selections section.

packerbacker7964 · #11 01-16-2007, 09:20 PM

Back in the day I sat in the x,y,z section on the upper 2nd floor. College honeys are everywhere and the Arkansas Sports Bar is just around the corner. Now that I'm older I hang out at the Oyster Bar on the 1st floor. Shrimps as big as you thumbs and plenty of live tellers to take your bets. I love Oaklawn and miss it more than my family since we've moved to Michigan in 1999.

disappearingdan_akaplaya · #12 01-17-2007, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Sightseek

After Saratoga, Belmont & non-Derby Churchill, Oaklawn is my 4th favorite track I've been to.

(way over Keeneland

)

churchill over keeneland?????????? LOL no fricin way. arlington is the most beautiful track in the world but ill take a day at keeneland while live racing is going over any track in the world. the atmosphere simply cannot be matched!

Sightseek · #13 01-17-2007, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by disappearingdan_akaplaya

churchill over keeneland?????????? LOL no fricin way. arlington is the most beautiful track in the world but ill take a day at keeneland while live racing is going over any track in the world. the atmosphere simply cannot be matched!

and I'll take a day at Saratoga over any track in the world...THAT atmosphere can't be matched!

I'd love to get to Arlington for the Million sometime.