The upcoming weekend in horse racing is highlighted by two qualifying points preps for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, one on each coast. The Jerome Stakes Saturday, Jan.
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Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage for Dec. 30-Jan 1
A sensational 2022 for horse racing in North America winds down this weekend, and action picks right up as the calendar turns to 2023 on New Year’s Day with a qualifying points race for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve scheduled at Oaklawn Park. The Smarty Jones Stakes at Oaklawn Sunday, Jan. 1 offers Derby points to the top five finishers on a 10-4-3-2-1 scale.
Where to Watch/Listen: 2022 Holiday Break and Day After Christmas Bonanza
As happens annually, horse racing in North America will go “dark” for one day on the calendar as all involved in the sport, from owners to everyday bettors and fans, celebrate Christmas on Sunday, Dec. 25. Most tracks will not conduct racing on Christmas Eve, Saturday, Dec. 24 as well, with Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs being notable exceptions.
What’s New in Hot Springs for the 2022-’23 Oaklawn Park Racing Season?
Oaklawn Park opened its 119th season earlier this month, giving racing fans plenty of reasons to visit Hot Springs. The Arkansas racetrack added nine stakes to the schedule for a total of 45. Oaklawn’s rich 3-year-old series, offering points toward qualifying for the 2023 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve, begins Jan.
