Oaklawn Racing & Gaming kicks off its 2019 meet today in Hot Springs, Arkansas. This year's meet will last until May 4, 2019, an unprecedented schedule in the track's history. The extended race meet is being promoted as "Stay Until May".

The meet will be highlighted by several listed and graded stakes, including many races on the "Road to the Kentucky Derby", including the Smarty Jones, which is the opening day feature race.