Cold Snap Prompts Oaklawn Cancellation

Oaklawn Park | Coady

Officials at Oaklawn Park tweeted Thursday afternoon that racing and training would be canceled for Friday, Jan. 21 owing to extreme cold temperatures in and around Hot Springs.

According to the tweet, the track intends to open for training Saturday, Jan. 22 and racing will go forward, with a first post time of 1 p.m. Central time.

Officials anticipate returning to normal schedules Sunday, Jan. 23.

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