The Arkansas Derby is a horse racing event that often times leads to a trip to the coveted Kentucky Derby, and is held at the Oaklawn Park racetracks. The Arkansas Derby is a 1 1/8 mile race intended for horses that are three years of age, and pays off a cool million dollars to the winner. Past winners of the Arkansas Derby have included such national sensations as Smarty Jones.
Whether you'll be visiting Oaklawn on the 15th of April to wager or simply to enjoy the atmosphere of a big name horse racing event, you're sure to find great times and hope of scoring big around every corner. Come be a part of history this year with the Arkansas Derby!