Destination: Hot Springs, Arkansas
Miles from Mart, TX:403
Flat Kinsey went to "opening day" at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas with Granna, T, Aunt Angie, and Uncle Nick. They watched the races with a crowd of 19,633.
Oaklawn first opened on February 24, 1905 with a crowd of 3,000. The Hot Springs Mayor John Belding declared a half-day holiday for the city. The first race at the new track was won by Duelist, owned by John W. Schorr. Oaklawn is one of the premier race meets in the country. Best known as the home of the Racing Festival of the South and Arkansas Derby, the track has played host to some of the biggest names in the sport including champions Temperence Hill, Cigar, Curlin, Paseana, Azeri, Tiffany Lass, Smarty Jones, Afleet Alex, Rachel Alexandra, Lookin At Lucky, Blind Luck and Zenyatta.
Below are some pictures of me hanging out with my family at the Arkansas Derby on April 16, 2011 at
Oaklawn Park.
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| This is my cousin Liam. We got to watch the races from the infield. |
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| This statue is in the infield. |
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| Me at the entrance. Can you see the race horse and jockey behind me? |
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| A day at the races with the Kelly Family! |
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