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Departing wins Illinois Derby Apr 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Race favorite Departing came on strong at the head of the stretch to win the Grade III $750,000 Illinois Derby by 3¼ lengths Saturday at Hawthorne Race Course.
Spellman’s Scorecard: Blackhawks at Soldier Field true Classic Apr 19, 2013 12:00 AM
It may not have quite the cache of Wrigley Field, but Soldier Field should be a better venue to actually watch the Blackhawks and Penguins in outdoor action next March. That and a lot more hockey talk inthis week's Spellman's Scorecard.
Illinois Derby to feature wide-open field Apr 18, 2013 12:00 AM
The Illinois Derby at Hawthorne Racecourse may no longer be a prep race for the Kentucky Derby, but offering a purse of $750,000 sure doesn’t hurt when it comes to attracting a big, quality field of 3-year-olds.
Horsemen want a share of any Internet gambling money Apr 16, 2013 12:00 AM
The association of horsemen that compete at Arlington Park said its members worry the track wouldn't share revenue with them if it's eventually allowed to offer gambling on the Internet. The latest gambling expansion plan before lawmakers would allow Arlington Park, other tracks and existing casinos to buy $20 million licenses and set up operations online to let players bet on blackjack and other games from their computers or cellphones.
Spellman's Scorecard: Time for Urlacher to end it right Mar 29, 2013 12:00 AM
Brian Urlacher ought to admit it's time to hang it up ... and do it as a Bear. That and much, much more in this week's Spellman's Scorecard.
Ex-jockey Douglas back on track in DubaiMar 28, 2013 12:00 AM
For the first time since he was paralyzed following a horrific spill at Arlington Park in 2009, former jockey Rene Douglas will be back at a racetrack. He'll be at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai on Saturday watching in person as a horse he owns, Private Zone, races in the Golden Shaheen on World Cup day.
Private Zone helps former jockey heal Feb 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Former Arlington Park champion rider Rene Douglas, who was paralyzed in the 2009 Matron Handicap, is heading for Dubai on March 30. Douglas and a group of close friends own Private Zone, who has been invited to run in the $2 million Golden Shaheen.
Pletcher’s posse dominates Kentucky Derby trail Feb 19, 2013 12:00 AM
No trainer has started more than five horses in a Kentucky Derby. The way the Derby prep season is shaping up, that could change. Todd Pletcher has a shot at saddling six or seven of the 20 3-year-olds who will be led into the starting gate at Churchill Downs on May 4.
Spellman’s Scorecard: News on Pistorius tough to take Feb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Getting burned by the Blade Runner, loving the controversy-free Hawks and wondering what kind of player will be available when the Bears pick at No. 20. That and much more in this week's Spellman's Scorecard.
Pondering Super Bowl music, from Beyonce to the Boss Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Some Super Bowl leftovers, some Hawks and Bulls talk and a whole lot more in this weeks' Spellman's Scorecard.
Seven-figure payoff draws fans to Florida track Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Big jackpots in the Pick Six stir more excitement than almost anything else in American horse racing. The atmosphere at tracks is electric and fans are obsessed when they have a chance to shoot for a six- or seven-digit payoff. But there has rarely been sustained drama quite like the current mania at Gulfstream Park, where the Rainbow Six — a devilish mutant of the conventional Pick Six — has thwarted bettors for more than a month. When racing resumes on Wednesday, the jackpot will be $1,399,086. Andrew Beyer explains why he considers the Rainbow Six a "sucker's bet."
Mayoral candidates discuss slots at Arlington Park Jan 31, 2013 12:00 AM
With one of the strongest proponents of slots at Arlington Park scheduled to leave office in April and no gambling bill yet signed in Springfield, eyes are on the three candidates running for Arlington Heights village president.
Online horse race wagering halted pending new legislation Jan 30, 2013 12:00 AM
Two companies who had been offering unlicensed online wagering for Illinois horse racing gamblers have stopped, according to the Illinois Racing Board. The Daily Herald reported last month that the companies' licenses were invalid because a state law legalizing online gambling on races expired Jan. 1. "Xpressbet and TwinSpires both ceased and desisted," Mickey Ezzo, an Illinois Racing Board spokesman, said.
Arlington releases stakes race schedule Jan 29, 2013 12:00 AM
The International Festival of Racing will return to Arlington International Racecourse on Aug. 17 with the 31st running of the Grade I Arlington Million. Track officials released a 2013 thoroughbred racing schedule Tuesday that includes 25 stakes races worth $5.5 million.
Louisiana requires health certificates for Illinois horses Jan 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Any horse coming into Louisiana from Illinois must have a health certificate showing that it has not been at Hawthorne Race Course in the past 30 days because nearly 70 horses at Hawthorne have tested positive for a very contagious and potentially lethal virus.
Spellman’s Scorecard: Bears GM knows of what he speaks Jan 4, 2013 12:00 AM
In this week's Scorecard, Mike likes the decisiveness of Bears general manager Phil Emery. He also likes that the PGA Tour kicks off this weekend from Hawaii, but that's a different story. Read that and more in this week's Spellman's Scorecard.
Spellman’s Scorecard: The lists just keep on coming Dec 28, 2012 12:00 AM
It's that time of year when everyone publishes their lists. Spellman's Scorecard didn't want to be left out.
Prize money at top U.K. tracks climbs to $66 million Dec 24, 2012 12:00 AM
Prize money at Britain’s biggest racecourses, such as Aintree and Epsom Downs, will jump 15 percent to 40.4 million pounds ($66 million) next year, the Jockey Club said. “We’re being more commercially successful, driving our profits and so we were able to put more back into prize money,” Jockey Club Group Chief Executive Officer Simon Bazalgette said.
United they (don’t) stand in track brouhahaNov 30, 2012 12:00 AM
Fines, hirings, big feet and a little bit of hockey. All that and more in this week's Spellman's Scorecard.
Arlington Park sues state board over simulcast dates Nov 28, 2012 12:00 AM
The Illinois horse racing industry took yet another swerve this month with Arlington Park officials filing a lawsuit against the Illinois Racing Board over losing 18 simulcast host days in early 2013, a loss the Daily Racing Form estimates will cost the track $1 million in revenue.