The equestrian community is all set once again for the year 2024, and this time Oaklawn Park has taken center stage. Recently, to captivate its fans and enthusiasts, the park has announced a new update for upcoming 2023 races, which is making headlines in the sports world. A remarkable infusion of nearly $1 million into the purses for key 3-year-old stakes.

It includes contributing points to the famous horse race events. Along with this, it highlights Oaklawn Park’s commitment to nurturing the spirit of competition & propelling the sport to new heights. However, that’s not all! It is just the beginning of the update.

Equestrian world amplifying the Derby prep

According to the BLOOD HORSE News, the recent update has given fans an adrenaline rush. Since Oaklawn Park increases the excitement surrounding the Derby preps. The Arkansas Derby (G1) takes center stage, with its purse rising to an impressive $1.5 million from $1.25 million. The Rebel Stakes (G2) and Southwest Stakes (G3) also experience significant boosts, reaching $1.25 million and $800,000 respectively. With this, the Smarty Jones Stakes jumps to $300,000.

It creates an admiring lineup of races that promise to showcase the talent of top competitors vying for a coveted spot in the revered Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1). Oaklawn Park is equally dedicated to empowering fillies with dreams of the Kentucky Oaks. The Fantasy Stakes (G3) now offers an enticing purse of $750,000. While the Honeybee Stakes (G3) and Martha Washington Stakes see increases to $400,000 and $250,000 respectively. These enhanced purses create an atmosphere of fierce competition and celebrate the achievements of talented fillies in the horse racing world. Wait, there’s more!

A Bounty for Kentucky Oaks aspirants and more

In addition to these thrilling updates, Oaklawn Park boosts purses for 14 additional stakes races. The Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) and Oaklawn Handicap (G2) take the spotlight, each offering an impressive $1.25 million. These enhancements contribute to a record-breaking total purse of $16.2 million, ensuring an unforgettable season of exhilarating races. Moreover, Oaklawn Park introduces two new races to its stakes schedule.

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The six-furlong Ozark Stakes for 3-year-old sprinters and the Mockingbird Stakes for 3-year-old fillies add fresh excitement to the lineup, with purses of $150,000 each. These additions bring the total number of stakes races at Oaklawn Park to an impressive 47, providing enough opportunities for emerging talents to make their mark. As the upcoming season approaches, anticipation builds for thrilling displays of speed and skills. Get ready to witness the heart-pounding action and witness equestrian excellence like never before at Oaklawn Park.

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