Articles filed under Horse Racing
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Local jockey gets first shot at Kentucky DerbyApr 30, 2008 11:00 pm - His father rode in the Kentucky Derby five times, and now E.T. Baird gets his chance for fame. The Northwest suburbs' very own, Baird will experience the dream of every ...
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At Kentucky Derby, dirt still rulesApr 28, 2008 11:00 pm - LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The dirt will be flying when 20 horses stampede around the first turn at the Kentucky Derby, and more than 150,000 fans will hear the thundering of hoo...
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Asmussen doubles up again for run at Kentucky DerbyApr 28, 2008 11:00 pm - LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The track was dry, the air was cool and Pyro and Z Fortune had just completed their final workouts before Saturday's Kentucky Derby. All systems were ...
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As state waits, tracks are dyingApr 28, 2008 11:00 pm - While the legislature dawdles, the Illinois horse racing industry burns. That's the only conclusion you can reach on the eve of yet another Arlington Park opening withou...
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A rivalry unmatchedApr 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Thirty years later, Patrice Wolfson still can feel the grandstand at Belmont Park shaking as Affirmed and Alydar battled down the track's yawning stretch. Affirmed was a...
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Hawthorne fees dispute settledApr 25, 2008 11:00 pm - After a delay of nearly two hours on Friday, racing returned to Hawthorne Racecourse with jockeys agreeing to an increase in their riding fees. Hawthorne was able to com...
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$600,000 on line Saturday at HawthorneApr 23, 2008 11:00 pm - The 2008 edition of Illinois Champions Day will be contested Saturday at Hawthorne Race Course. The day's program will feature six $100,000 stakes races restricted to h...
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War Pass to miss Kentucky Derby with leg injuryApr 19, 2008 11:00 pm - LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- One-time Kentucky Derby favorite War Pass will miss next month's Run for the Roses because of a leg injury likely to sideline the colt for a few month...
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Arlington Park offering Mother's Day eventsApr 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Arlington Park is preparing to host several activities to celebrate Mother's Day at the track on May 11. The first 7,500 women through the doors will receive a rose, and...
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Arlington Park to offer handicapping contestApr 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Arlington Park will introduce its first handicapping contest for its live racing during the 2008 meet, which begins May 2. The new Arlington Handicapping Challenge will...