Oaklawn Park Cancels Jan. 7 Card Due to Wintry Weather

After delaying the first post due to inclement weather earlier in the day Jan. 7, Oaklawn Park has canceled the remainder of the Sunday card following race 1. The Hot Springs, Ark. track released the following statement: "Due to our snow, rain, and freezing temperatures over this past weekend, and in an abundance of caution for both our equine and human athletes, the remainder of today's races are canceled. We will continue to renovate the track and prepare for next week's racing." Oaklawn track president Louis Cella stated: "At Oaklawn, the safety of our equine and human athletes will always take priority. In consultation with our Jockeys, Horsemen, and outside engineers, we chose to cancel the remainder of the card so that we can prepare for next week's racing, highlighted by Saturday's Mockingbird Stakes." Racing is scheduled to resume Jan. 12 at 12:30 p.m. CT.