Horse Racing
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Horsemen call on Illinois Attorney General to launch antitrust probe of Churchill Downs
May 26, 2021 3:57 PM - The association representing horse owners and trainers at Arlington Park has called on the Illinois attorney general to launch an antitrust investigation into track owner Churchill Downs Inc. -
It's a longshot, but Arlington Park's survival possible, racing board member says
May 18, 2021 5:04 PM - Though saving Arlington Park may be a longshot, recent developments suggest there's still hope to keep the historic venue open, Illinois Racing Board Commissioner Alan Henry said Tuesday. -
Medina Spirit cleared to run, Preakness back to semi-normal
May 14, 2021 11:45 PM - Bob Baffert-trained Medina Spirit was cleared Friday to run in the second leg of the Triple Crown after failing a post-Derby drug test. -
Jim O'Donnell: Baffert's asterisked Preakness run should be on Court TV, not NBC
May 12, 2021 8:40 PM - Jim O'Donnell: Trainer Bob Baffert's Medina Spirit must pass additional drug tests in order to run in the Preakness Stakes.
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Medina Spirit could lose Kentucky Derby win; track bans Baffert
May 9, 2021 4:06 PM - Medina Spirit's victory in the Kentucky Derby is in serious jeopardy because of a failed postrace drug test, one that led Churchill Downs to suspend Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert on Sunday in the latest scandal to plague the sport. -
Public funds for a stadium on Arlington Park site? At least one state lawmaker open to it
May 7, 2021 2:04 PM - Three state lawmakers who represent Arlington Heights differ on whether they'd support public funding if a professional sports franchise like the Chicago Bears sought to build a stadium on the Arlington Park site. -
'We think horse racing is far from dead': Ex-Arlington Park leader wants to redevelop site
May 5, 2021 7:06 AM - Former Arlington Park President Roy Arnold, who left the racetrack more than a decade ago to pursue other business opportunities, is leading a group of developers and investors in a bid to purchase and redevelop the property, while preserving live horse racing there. -
Can Arlington Heights keep horse racing at track? Board hopes new rule will help.
May 4, 2021 9:10 AM - Large warehouses or adult businesses? No. Continued horse racing? Yes. That's the declared preference of Arlington Heights' mayor, eight trustees, village manager and community development department staff for what becomes of the 326 acres now home to Arlington Park. -
Medina Spirit wins 147th Kentucky Derby by a half-length
May 1, 2021 8:14 PM - Medina Spirit has won the 147th Kentucky Derby by a half-length over Mandaloun, giving Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert a record seventh victory in the premier race for 3-year-olds.
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Fans flock to Arlington Park for track's likely final Derby Day
May 1, 2021 7:01 PM - A sellout crowd poured in to Arlington Park Saturday for what is likely the final Kentucky Derby Day. The park, which is up for sale, has capacity for around 47,000, but was capped at 4,500 people because of safety measures.
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