Ten Things to Know Before You Go: Smarty Jones Stakes
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Oaklawn Park is one of my favorite racetracks in the nation: it is laid-back fun full of Southern hospitality, fantastic sport, and instant friendships with fellow attendees. If you’re planning a trip to Oaklawn for the track’s first Kentucky Derby prep race of the year, the Smarty Jones Stakes on Jan. 15, here are 10 things to know before you go!
1. The race is named for one of the greats: