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The first Arkansas Derby was run in 1936 for a purse of $5,000. By this time, the track ran a 30-day race meeting. On October 29, 1940, Charles G. Cella died and the presidency of Oaklawn transferred to his son, John G. Cella (1909-1968). In 1941, purses again set Oaklawn records. By 1943, the Arkansas Derby had a purse of $10,000. Oaklawn ...
The first horse to win the Hot Springs Handicap and then go on to win the Arkansas Derby was Mrs. Elizabeth Muckler's Johns Chic who won the double in 1956. [9] In 1965 Earl Allen's Swift Ruler would also win the Hot Springs Handicap, [10] the Rebel Stakes (introduced for three-year-olds in 1961) and the Arkansas Derby. [10]
Demolition derby is a type of motorsport, usually presented at county fairs and national events. While rules vary from event to event, the typical demolition derby event consists of five or more drivers competing by deliberately ramming their vehicles into one another. [1] The last driver whose vehicle is still operational is awarded the ...
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Goff’s dad, Merlin, was the initial winner of the Monroe County Fair Demolition Derby in 1973 and won again in 1983, while Jason has 11 wins to his credit. Goff’s brother, Rick, has one win ...
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The Arkansas Derby is an American flat Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds held annually in April at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas. It is currently a Grade I race run over a distance of 1 1/8 miles (9 furlongs) on dirt.
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