Oaklawn purse increases go into effect Saturday

Oaklawn has announced a $3,000 purse increase for all allowance and maiden special weight races, beginning Saturday. In addition, all races with a claiming price of $30,000 or more will receive a purse increase of $2,000.

The move brings the value of maiden special weights to $78,000, while allowances will now range in value from $79,000 to $83,000. Oaklawn, which has an ontrack gaming center, races through April 14.

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