Arkansas football coach Sam Pittman will Not attend Kentucky Derby as guest of….

An Arkansas coach is going to Kentucky.

The Kentucky Derby, that is.

Speaking on the “Paul Finebaum Show” on Thursday, Arkansas football coach Sam Pittman said he and his wife Jamie will attend the 150th Run for the Roses in Louisville on Saturday as the guests of brothers Dan and Scott Hamby. The Hambys co-own the horse Mystik Dan that will run from the third post at Churchill Downs.

The Hambys are from Hot Springs, where Pittman owns a lake home.

As of Thursday, Mystik Dan had 27-to-1 odds to win the race. The horse finished third at the Arkansas Derby on March 30 at Oaklawn Park.

“We’re going to have us a hell of a time and go to the Kentucky Derby,” Pittman said.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – The ONE Razorback Roadshow, presented by First Security Bank, is once again fueled up to travel across the great state of Arkansas connecting and interacting with Razorback fans of all ages beginning on May 13.

The four-day bus tour will feature Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek and other members of Razorback Athletics, including coaches, spirit squads and band members along with Big Red. The ONE Razorback Roadshow is a part of Razorback Athletics’ ongoing commitment to be involved in communities across Arkansas while celebrating the passion and support of the Razorbacks throughout the state.

Roadshow events include free, public receptions where fans can gather to hear from members of Razorback Athletics while also enjoying complimentary appetizers and beverages. Photo opportunities with the Razorback spirit squads and Big Red as well as other Razorback giveaways will be available.

Fans will have the opportunity to enter to win special prizes, including complimentary game tickets, sideline passes to games, autographed items and special experiences. Various trophies will also be on display showcasing some of the great Razorback moments from this past year.

New this year at each stop, an official Razorback Road sign will be presented to community leaders as an opportunity to name a street in their city to showcase Razorback pride and spirit.

Jon Williams, the public announcer for Razorback Women’s Basketball and Razorback Baseball, along with Matt Zimmerman, the color analyst for Razorback Men’s Basketball radio broadcasts and the co-host of the Razorback Daily podcast, are set to serve as emcees for the events.

The roadshow will feature lunch stops in Heber Springs (May 13), Forrest City (May 14), Pine Bluff (May 15) and Texarkana (May 16). Doors for lunch events will open at 11:30 a.m. with a program beginning at noon.

Evening events will take place in Jonesboro (May 13), Little Rock (May 14), El Dorado (May 15) and Fort Smith (May 16). Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with a program beginning at 6:00 p.m.

The events are free and open to all Razorback fans. Fans interested in attending are asked to RSVP by clicking HERE.

2024 ONE Razorback Roadshow Locations
Monday, May 13: Lunch event – Heber Springs (Red Apple Inn) | Evening event – Jonesboro (The Lounge at Huntington Square)

Tuesday, May 14: Lunch event – Forrest City (The Legacy) | Evening event – Little Rock (The Hall)

Wednesday, May 15: Lunch event – Pine Bluff (Leon’s Catfish and Steakhouse) | Evening event – El Dorado (Off The Rail Café)

Thursday, May 16: Lunch event – Texarkana (Pop’s Place) | Evening event – Fort Smith (Uncork’d)