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Oaklawn Approved for 57-Day Meet in 2014

Oaklawn Approved for 57-Day Meet in 2014

The Arkansas Racing Commission unanimously approved a 57-day race meet for Oaklawn Park in 2014. The Hot Springs track will run from Jan. 10 through April 12 next year.

 Saturday, March 23, 2013
Oaklawn Approved for 56-Day Meet in 2012

Oaklawn Approved for 56-Day Meet in 2012

The Arkansas Racing Commission voted unanimously March 26 to approve Oaklawn Park's request to race 56 days in 2012.

 Sunday, March 27, 2011
2009 Oaklawn Handicap Purse Redistributed

2009 Oaklawn Handicap Purse Redistributed

Following a ruling by the Circuit Court of Pulaski County, the Estate of Edmund A. Gann has returned the winning purse from the 2009 Oaklawn Handicap (gr. II), originally paid to the connections of It's a Bird.

 Thursday, December 09, 2010
Win Willy's Razorback Win Purse Forfeited

Win Willy's Razorback Win Purse Forfeited

Citing a post-race test showing the presence of two non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, stewards at Oaklawn Park have stripped Win Willy of his $90,000 winning purse in this year's Razorback Handicap (gr. III).

 Thursday, June 24, 2010
National HBPA Acts on Rule for Mount Fees

National HBPA Acts on Rule for Mount Fees

The National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association Executive Committee voted Dec. 6 to endorse a presentation on jockey mount fees president Joe Santanna will make Dec. 8 during the University of Arizona Symposium on Racing & Gaming.

 Sunday, December 06, 2009
Owner to Appeal It's a Bird Decision

Owner to Appeal It's a Bird Decision

An attorney for Edmund Gann said the owner will appeal a July 21 decision by the Arkansas Racing Commission disqualifying It's a Bird from his victory in the April 4 Oaklawn Handicap (gr. II) after the horse tested positive for the prohibited substance naproxen, an anti-inflammatory medication.

 Wednesday, July 22, 2009
It's a Bird Positive After Oaklawn Handicap

It's a Bird Positive After Oaklawn Handicap

It's a Bird, winner of the Lone Star Handicap (gr. III) on Memorial Day, could lose the purse from his April 4 victory in the Oaklawn Handicap (gr. II) as the result of a positive test for the prohibited substance naproxen, an anti-inflammatory medication.

 Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Meche Suspended Seven Months, Fined $1,500

Oaklawn Park stewards suspended jockey Donnie Meche through Oct. 15 and fined him a total $1,500 for two separate violations cited in an April 8 ruling.

 Monday, April 11, 2005

Oaklawn Stewards Set Hearing Date for Meche

Suspended jockey Donnie Meche has been asked to appear before the Oaklawn Park stewards March 31 to respond to the allegation of attempting to bribe a track official.

 Thursday, March 24, 2005

Arkansas Alters Medication Policy

The Arkansas Racing Commission began testing for erythropoietin antibodies Sunday as part of a series of changes to the state's medication rules.

 Tuesday, February 03, 2004

Dates Approved for Oaklawn's 2003 Meet

The Arkansas Racing Commission Saturday approved Oaklawn Park's schedule request for 2003.

 Sunday, April 07, 2002