The Arkansas Derby is the signature race every year at Oaklawn Park as well as a key steppingstone to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. As much as it is an eagerly anticipated race card each year packed with stakes and great racing, Arkansas Derby day also is an event in Hot Springs, Ark. that brings a diverse and eclectic crowd to Oaklawn.

Wet Paint won the $600,000 Fantasy Stakes to cement her credentials as a top contender for the Longines Kentucky Oaks, while Angel of Empire surged to a 4 ¼-length romp on the $1.25 million Arkansas Derby in his final tune-up for the Kentucky Derby.

Eclipse Sportswire was on hand to capture the magic of Oaklawn Park’s signature event.