Oaklawn's new season gives horsemen a thrill
Opening days at racetracks are somewhat routine for horsemen, but most are as excited as racing fans to finally see their handiwork on display. That seems particularly true at Oaklawn. Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort began its 2020 season with a nine-race card for an estimated crowd of 20,000, which was highlighted by Gold Street's victory in the Smarty Jones Stakes on Friday. It was the first of a three-day opening stretch packed with high-dollar races, including two stakes races today.