Sara Dacus

Sara Dacus is a lifelong Arkansan who teaches eighth grade English.

While she was dating her now-husband, he took her to Oaklawn Park, and a love affair with both ignited.

Dacus is now an avid racing enthusiast who follows the sport closely.

Sara Dacus is a lifelong Arkansan who teaches eighth grade English.

While she was dating her now-husband, he took her to Oaklawn Park, and a love affair with both ignited.

Dacus is now an avid racing enthusiast who follows the sport closely.

Sara Dacus is a lifelong Arkansan who teaches eighth grade English.

While she was dating her now-husband, he took her to Oaklawn Park, and a love affair with both ignited.

Dacus is now an avid racing enthusiast who follows the sport closely.

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Women Riders Building Winning Culture at Oaklawn Park

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The Life Posted January 17th, 2023 ·

What’s New in Hot Springs for the 2022-’23 Oaklawn Park Racing Season?

Oaklawn Park opened its 119th season earlier this month, giving racing fans plenty of reasons to visit Hot Springs. The Arkansas racetrack added nine stakes to the schedule for a total of 45....

Events / Travel Posted December 20th, 2022 ·

New Oaklawn Winner’s Circle Bell Represents ‘Love and Respect of the Horse’

A new sound will ring from the Oaklawn winner’s circle this weekend: the peal from a bell emblazoned with, “This bell rings for the love and respect of the horse.” Recently installed, a winning...

Aftercare Posted April 29th, 2022 ·

Celebrating a Champion and Fan Favorite: Whitmore Day at Oaklawn Set for March 19

Whitmore, one of the most popular and successful horses in Oaklawn Park’s history, will be honored by the track Saturday, March 19, with Whitmore Day. Much of Whitmore’s best work came at Oaklawn,...

Legends Posted March 17th, 2022 ·

What’s New in Hot Springs for Oaklawn Park’s 2021-22 Meet

Oaklawn Park opens Friday, presenting racing in December for the first time in the track’s history. The new schedule includes inaugural stakes, 2-year-old racing, and a day honoring fan-favorite...

Events / Travel Posted November 30th, 2021 ·

Exciting Changes Coming to Oaklawn Park, Which Kicks Off 118th Season Dec. 3

In a monumental schedule change, Oaklawn Park’s 118th season opens Friday, adding December race dates to the calendar for the first time in the track’s history. The 66-day meet will be conducted...

Racing Posted November 29th, 2021 ·

How to Host the Ultimate Sports Viewing Party

When it comes to sports, few experiences can rival actually attending a live event. But there's something about a viewing party done right that can bring the excitement and energy into your very...

Pop Culture Posted October 18th, 2021 ·

Singer-Songwriter O’Toole on Inspiration, Debut of New Single ‘17 Wild Horses’

Rich O’Toole, a singer-songwriter who has been a fixture in the Texas music scene for more than a decade, recently debuted “17 Wild Horses,” a new single and video....

Pop Culture Posted April 24th, 2021 ·

Oaklawn Expansion Features Hotel, Spa, Event Center, New Restaurants

Oaklawn Park bugler Chris Holt played “Call to the Post” on Wednesday, April 21, a day without live racing at the track. Instead of summoning Thoroughbreds, he ushered in a new era at the grand...

Events / Travel Posted April 23rd, 2021 ·

Excitement Builds for Rebel Stakes Day Saturday at Oaklawn

Rebel Stakes day — the second-biggest day of racing at Oaklawn Park — is Saturday. Only Arkansas Derby day offers higher purses and bigger races at the Hot Springs, Ark. track.

Events / Travel Posted March 9th, 2021 ·

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