Minimum wager reduced at Oaklawn on some exotics

By: SPORTS NETWORK

Hot Springs, AR (Sports Network) - Three exotic wagers for the upcoming 2012 Oaklawn Park racing season have received lower minimum bets. Oaklawn's live racing year gets underway on Friday, January 13.

The minimum wager for the Pick 3 and Pick 4 has been lowered to 50 cents and a $1 minimum has been set for the Pick 6, known as the Classix,

"We looked at what other tracks are doing and listened to feedback from our customers in putting together our 2012 wagering menu," said Assistant General Manager of Racing David Longinotti. "We are really looking forward to the start of the meet and seeing how the horseplayers respond."

Oaklawn Park's racing season will conclude on Saturday, April 14 with the running of the $1 million Arkansas Derby.