Arkansas Derby Tickets

Arkansas Derby Race Tickets

Watch your favorite horse as it comes from behind with Arkansas Derby tickets. The three-year-old Thoroughbred horse race the Arkansas Derby is held each year at Oaklawn Park, located in Hot Springs, Ark., each April. The race is currently a Grade I race and is nine furlongs, or 1.18 miles, and is run on dirt.

A Grade I race is the top level of Thoroughbred horse racing in the United States. The Derby became one after Oaklawn Park offered $5 million to a horse that could both of the races run on the track that were graded by the American Graded Stakes Committee, namely the Arkansas Derby and the Rebel Stakes and then win the Kentucky Derby.

The horse Smarty Jones would go on to do just that and collect the $5 million prize. Exposure from Smarty Jones’ performance at the Triple Crown popularized the races at Oak Lawn Park, forcing the American Grade Stakes Committee in 2010 to rate the Arkansas Derby as a Grade I.

Head down to the track this Spring with Arkansas Derby tickets. American Pharoah, who became the 12th horse ever to capture the Triple Crown is the most famous horse to race on the Arkansas Derby. Other famous horses that have gone on to win part of horse racing’s Grand Slam, which includes the Triple Crown, include Curlin, Sunny’s Halo and Smarty Jones.

Arkansas Derby Ticket Prices

The style of race and location of seats will be the biggest determining factors for Arkansas Derby ticket prices. Big-scale races can be more expensive.

How much are Arkansas Derby tickets?

The cheapest horse racing tickets will be right in front of the track. Depending on the venue, these might be general admission tickets that go for around $20. Middle seating can be around $30. There will be many premium options to choose from at the upper levels. These premium horse racing seats can start around $100 to even $400. Well-attended Thoroughbred races such as the Kentucky Derby usually cost three to four times as much on average.

Arkansas Derby Race Dates & Schedule

Getting tickets to see a horse race is an all-day affair. While the racing may only last for two minutes or less, fans will enjoy partaking in various race day traditions with their Arkansas Derby tickets. The Kentucky Derby horse race is part of a much larger two-week festival. The Kentucky Oaks three-year-old fillies race is held the day before the big race. Others like the Breeders Cup will feature multiple races spanned across two days. Races will take place year-round at tracks across the United States. Browse the Arkansas Derby schedule above to see the latest races.

When do Arkansas Derby tickets go on sale?

Large events like the Kentucky Derby make tickets available around a year in advance. It’s possible to find Arkansas Derby tickets on sale a few months before the race begins.

Arkansas Derby Seating Chart

Many horse races will feature grandstand seating as well as general admission Arkansas Derby tickets in the infield area. Stands typically flank only one side of the oval-shaped track. Tracks like Churchill Downs will host a variety of marquee events such as the Kentucky Derby. The facility can accommodate more than 160,000 patrons for Triple Crown events and smaller races such as the Day At The Races.

There are three tiers of seating available near the finish line. Seating also extends into the first turn, offering fans excellent views down the track to watch the horses trot to the finish line. Lounges and private rooms are available toward the upper levels of the grandstand. Premium tickets can be found in the two-story hospitality tent located in lower clubhouse 110.

Smaller races have been known to take place at the 8,799-seat Keeneland race track. Keeneland has hosted Thoroughbred horse races such as the Breeders Cup. General admission and standing room area is available near the finish line. Loge boxes and clubhouse seating are situated near the top of the grandstand. Use TicketSmarter’s interactive seating chart to see a layout of these tracks.

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