Oaklawn Park Cancels Racing Through Weekend

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Snow on the track at Oaklawn Park

Due to the effects of a winter storm hitting Arkansas, Oaklawn Park canceled racing Feb. 4-6. The lost race dates will be replaced with racing added March 17, 24, and 31, a series of Thursdays.

"It's never an easy decision to cancel live racing, but it's the right decision for the safety of our horses and our fans traveling this weekend," Oaklawn Park general manager Wayne Smith said. "We're looking forward to an outstanding weekend Feb. 11-13 featuring two graded stakes and the Voices of Rock concert in the Oaklawn Event Center next Saturday. We appreciate the cooperation from the horsemen and our commission in rescheduling the races."

In addition, the $250,000 Bayakoa Stakes (G3), originally scheduled for Saturday, will now be run Feb. 12. The Bayakoa, a 1 1/16-mile race for older fillies and mares, will now be the supporting feature on a card highlighted by the $600,000 Razorback Handicap (G3) for older horses at the same distance. 

Turfway Park canceled racing Feb. 3 and Friday because of a winter storm and Sam Houston Race Park canceled racing Thursday, citing inclement weather. The entire Sam Houston card will be moved to Feb. 9 with a 4 p.m. CT first post, according to Sam Houston track announcer Nick Tammaro. 

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