Saturday, October 16 2010
CALIFORNIA CUP XXI ATTRACTS 309 NOMINATIONS
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (October 16, 2010)—The seven stakes races that will comprise the 21st California Cup on Saturday, Oct. 30 at Oak Tree/Hollywood Park attracted a total of 309 nominations.
The stakes, topped by the $150,000 California Cup Classic Presented by City National Bank, are part of a 10 race card restricted to California breds.
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Friday, February 12 2010
The “Race for the Ages” is Back On!
HOT SPRINGS, AR (Feb. 10, 2010) – Following conversations with Jess Jackson and Jerry Moss, the Grade I $5,000,000 Apple Blossom Invitational is back on, Oaklawn President Charles J. Cella announced Thursday. The race, which was increased to a total purse of $5,000,000 provided both Rachel Alexandra and Zenyatta start, will now be held Friday, April 9, the day before the Grade I $1,000,000 Arkansas Derby, Oaklawn’s traditional closing day.
“The most important day in Arkansas sports history has now become the most important two days in Arkansas sports history,” Cella said. “This is truly a race for the ages.”
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