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New TV Program to Focus on Oaklawn Park

New TV Program to Focus on Oaklawn Park

Oaklawn Park and KARZ 42 in Little Rock, Ark.,have announced the launch of "Oaklawn Today," a new television program for the 2013 racing season.

 Friday, January 04, 2013
Baffert Released From Dubai Hospital

Baffert Released From Dubai Hospital

Trainer Bob Baffert was released from a Dubai Hospital March 29, three days after suffering a heart attack following his arrival in the United Arab Emirates to manage his horses for the World Cup.

 Thursday, March 29, 2012
Frank Mirahmadi to Announce Oaklawn Races

Frank Mirahmadi to Announce Oaklawn Races

Frank Mirahmadi has been named the new announcer at Oaklawn Park beginning in 2012, the track reported July 14.

 Thursday, July 14, 2011
For One Race, Oaklawn Announcer Steps Away

For One Race, Oaklawn Announcer Steps Away

Oaklawn Park track announcer Terry Wallace stepped away from the microphone for the fifth race Jan. 28, ending a streak of calling 20,191 consecutive races at the Arkansas track.

 Saturday, January 29, 2011
Pegram Honored by Gregson Foundation

Pegram Honored by Gregson Foundation

Mike Pegram is quick with a joke when his horses win, but the owner said he felt very humbled when the Southern California racing industry turned out to honor him and his wife, Mary Ellen.

 Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Kafwain Headed for Louisiana Derby

Trainer Bob Baffert revealed Saturday that The Thoroughbred Corp.'s early Kentucky Derby (gr. I) favorite Kafwain will likely make his next start in the Louisiana Derby (gr. II) at Fair Grounds.

 Saturday, February 15, 2003

Bentley Retires; Wrona, Mirahmadi to Call at Fair Grounds

Tony Bentley called his race at the New Orleans track in 1974, and his 27 years is the longest of any announcer in track history.

 Thursday, April 19, 2001