1/15-16 (OP): Dixie Belle; American Beauty

[Gate Dancer]

Excellent discussion with Gary West yesterday regarding the opening of this great racetrack. This has to be a 'must see' on your 'bucket list' of places to take in live racing. I was at the 1977 Arkansas Derby (Clever Tell) and still can remember the overflow crowd of 60,000 packing the place. I'm sure it has changed plenty since then but the quality and type of atmosphere has remained fantastic. Terry Wallace is fun to listen to and this used to be the place that was a precursor to the Ak-Sar-Ben meet in Omaha.

Ahhhh memories....................

[NTamm1215]

Well said, Oaklawn is a tremendously fun track in a great little city where the racing atmosphere rivals Del Mar and Saratoga (with a little southern flair).

It is well worth visiting.

NT

[DaTruth]

Originally Posted by NTamm1215

Well said, Oaklawn is a tremendously fun track in a great little city where the racing atmosphere rivals Del Mar and Saratoga (with a little southern flair).

It is well worth visiting.

NT

And a stay at the Arlington ( or at least drinks at the lobby bar) is a must.

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by Gate Dancer

Excellent discussion with Gary West yesterday regarding the opening of this great racetrack. This has to be a 'must see' on your 'bucket list' of places to take in live racing. I was at the 1977 Arkansas Derby (Clever Tell) and still can remember the overflow crowd of 60,000 packing the place. I'm sure it has changed plenty since then but the quality and type of atmosphere has remained fantastic. Terry Wallace is fun to listen to and this used to be the place that was a precursor to the Ak-Sar-Ben meet in Omaha.

Ahhhh memories....................

My favorite Terry Wallace calls are the races with Chindi, who was a rock star to the locals. What a wonderful track to visit.

[Gate Dancer]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

My favorite Terry Wallace calls are the races with Chindi, who was a rock star to the locals. What a wonderful track to visit.

Terry Wallace will go down in Ak-Sar-Ben history for his calls on Who Doctor Who, one of the best Nebraska bred horses..........

[freddymo]

Originally Posted by Gate Dancer

Terry Wallace will go down in Ak-Sar-Ben history for his calls on Who Doctor Who, one of the best Nebraska bred horses..........

Who would win the fav in this race Who Dr. Who, Pepper's Pride, or Be Bullish?

[Gate Dancer]

Originally Posted by freddymo

Who would win the fav in this race Who Dr. Who, Pepper's Pride, or Be Bullish?

Some real regional pride in those 3 horses..............depends on where you're from I suppose..............