Dec. 16, 2023
Los Alamitos Futurity
Los Alamitos
FanDuel TV
Jan. 27, 2024
Southwest S.
Oaklawn Park ~ 2705 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901
$800,000
1 1/16 miles
Dirt
3yo
about this race
The Southwest Stakes is a race for 3-year-olds on the Road to the Kentucky Derby at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark. The race is conducted over 1 1/16 miles on the dirt. It was named in reference to the track's geographic location.
Notable horses to have won the Southwest include Smoke Glacken, Smarty Jones and Lawyer Ron. Trainer Bob Holthus won the race a record five times while jockeys Larry Snyder and Rafael Bejarano each tallied three victories in the race. Owner Loblolly Stable also has a trio of Southwest wins.
The Southwest Stakes is a race for 3-year-olds on the Road to the Kentucky Derby at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark. The race is conducted over 1 1/16 miles on the dirt. It was named in reference to the track's geographic location.
Notable horses to have won the Southwest include Smoke Glacken, Smarty Jones and Lawyer Ron. Trainer Bob Holthus won the race a record five times while jockeys Larry Snyder and Rafael Bejarano each tallied three victories in the race. Owner Loblolly Stable also has a trio of Southwest wins.
Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:34:60
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 12 lengths
