Don’t Miss the 2023 Arkansas Derby this Weekend

by AMP Staff March 31, 2023

The Arkansas Derby is this Saturday, April 1 at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs.

The $1,250,000 Derby will take place at 12:15 p.m. And with the help of Frank Fletcher’s most favorite horse, Rocket Can, this may be the year that he accomplishes his goal of winning an Arkansas Derby.

One of the most popular parts of the derby is the annual Derby Hat Contest! Participants can register in the infield from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., or until all sessions are full. There is a 150-contestant limit. The first session begins at 1 p.m.; the second at 2 p.m. and the third at 3 p.m.

Prizes:

1st Place: Winner’s Sash & Trophy, $100 at The Bugler, $100 Oaklawn Gift Shop voucher, $75 Astral Spa gift card and a $50 Race Bet Voucher
2nd Place: Winner’s Sash, $75 Oaklawn Gift Shop voucher, $50 Astral Spa gift card and a $50 Race Bet Voucher
3rd Place: Winner’s Sash, $50 Oaklawn Gift Shop voucher, $25 Astral Spa gift card and a $25 Race Bet Voucher

Who’s your pick to win? Let us know!

For more information on the Derby Hat Contest, click here.

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