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Comedero, who won the Nodouble Breeders’ Stakes for Arkansas breds at Oaklawn Park last April under jockey Robby Albarado, is back at Oaklawn to make his 5-year-old debut.
Attendance, wagers up at Oaklawn Park this season
Oaklawn Park is increasing its purses this season, thanks to warmer weather that has drawn more people to visit the track and place bets. The racetrack says purses will go up $5,000 per day beginning Thursday. Oaklawn says it will increase purses by $200 for claiming races, $1,000 for maiden specia...
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