New Children's Book Set At Oaklawn Park

Cover art by Renee Torbit | courtesy of Mary Rampellini

A new children's book set against the backdrop of Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas, has been released. Ollie the Oaklawn Owl: Whoooo's That Jockey? is the second book in an educational series written by Mary Rampellini of Daily Racing Form. The work is illustrated by retired jockey and award-winning artist Renee Torbit.

In his latest adventure, main character Ollie learns about the courage it takes to ride racehorses, the equipment jockeys wear, and why racing silks are different colors.

“Mary's books provide our youth a great tool to better understand and appreciate one of the most distinguished sports in American history,” Oaklawn's Louis Cella said. “The lessons in these stories are so important for the future generation of racing fans, and the knowledge kids will take away about our human and equine athletes is invaluable.”

The book is available at Oaklawn Park and online, as well as at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame gift shop in Saratoga Springs, New York.

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