Oak Grove Announces $20,000 Guaranteed Pick 4 Wager for Prestigious Festival of Racing on Preakness Saturday
On Preakness Saturday, May 16, 2026, Oak Grove Racing will offer a $20,000 Guaranteed Pick 4 Pool, anchoring a spectacular day of world-class action.
The Pick 4 wager features a $1 minimum and will span Races 8 through 11. This sequence highlights the crown jewels of the meet: the $500,000 Oak Grove Trotting Derby and the $300,000 Oak Grove Trotting Oaks. Both events showcase the sport’s premier three-year-old trotters and serve as the richest prep races for the prestigious Hambletonian and Hambletonian Oaks.
Wager Details:
- Guaranteed Pool: $20,000
- Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026 (Preakness Day)
- Sequence: Races 8-11
- Minimum Bet: $1.00
- Featured Stakes: $500k Trotting Derby & $300k Trotting Oaks
Fans across the country can participate in the Pick 4 pool, which offers a lucrative target for horseplayers looking to capitalize on the deep fields and high-stakes competition at Oak Grove.
While general admission is free for the day of racing, fans can upgrade to an elevated VIP Experience all-day package. This includes private seating, homestretch dining with premium food, and a VIP ticket to the Jake Owen concert at the Moonshine Amphitheater.
Harness racing fans and racing participants will receive a special all-inclusive VIP rate of $125.00. Following the Preakness post (est. 6:15 p.m. CDT), VIP guests will be escorted to the infield for the concert. Jake Owen, a multiple ACM Award winner and a powerhouse in the country scene, Jake brings his signature charm and effortless stage presence to the Moonshine Amphitheater.
For Tickets & Table Reservations:
Contact your VIP Service Representative by email
About Oak Grove Racing, Gaming and Hotel
Oak Grove Racing, Gaming and Hotel is a premier harness racing and gaming destination in Oak Grove, Kentucky, dedicated to providing a world-class experience to guests and supporting the local community. Oak Grove’s annual 36-day race meet is conducted from mid-March through mid-July with average daily purses ranking among the leaders in North America.
About Churchill Downs, Incorporated
Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) has been creating extraordinary entertainment experiences for over 150 years, beginning with the company’s most iconic and enduring asset, the Kentucky Derby. Headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, CDI has expanded through the development of live and historical racing entertainment venues, the growth of the TwinSpires horse racing online wagering business and the operation and development of regional casino gaming properties. www.churchilldownsincorporated.com
About the Kentucky Harness Association
The Kentucky Harness Association exists to promote, support and facilitate growth in the harness industry in Kentucky and to promote and encourage cooperative efforts among racetracks, owners, breeders, trainers and drivers, fans, and other industry participants for the overall benefit of the industry. The KHA strives to increase visibility on issues that impact the industry on local, state, and national levels while continuing to promote the Kentucky harness racing and breeding industry. www.kentuckyharness.com
