Articles filed under Horse Racing
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Arlington's Derby Day crowd tops 23,000May 06, 2013 11:00 am - Thanks to good weather, a large racing field and lots of Kentucky Derby interest, Arlington International Racecourse drew 23,186 fans to the track on Saturday. That fan ...
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Images from the 2013 Kentucky DerbyMay 04, 2013 8:17 pm - ...
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Orb surges to victory in Kentucky DerbyMay 04, 2013 5:00 pm - LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Orb splashed through the slop to win the Kentucky Derby, coming from far back in the pack and giving Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey his first vict...
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Images: Kentucky Derby fashion and celebsMay 04, 2013 4:53 pm - Scottie Pippen was among the dignitaries at Churchill Downs on Saturday for the Kentucky Derby. Did he wear a hat? Um, no. But take a look at all the hats Derby fans did...
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5 things to know for today's Kentucky DerbyMay 04, 2013 8:00 am - LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Derby is Saturday at Churchill Downs. Here are five things you should know before the 6:24 p.m. post time: DOUG'S DOUBLE Doug O'Neill is b...
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The SoapboxMay 04, 2013 5:00 am - Preckwinkle warms to our suburbs: On Tuesday, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle attended a luncheon in Palatine to speak to Northwest suburban business leader...
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Longshot Princess of Sylmar wins Kentucky OaksMay 03, 2013 5:00 pm - LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Long-shot Princess of Sylmar rallied with a huge stretch run to win the $1 million Kentucky Oaks on Friday at Churchill Downs. One of four fillies trai...
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Horse saved from slaughter wins big at HawthorneMay 03, 2013 9:04 am - He may never run for the Kentucky Derby roses, but Illinois racehorse Magna Fortuna and his owners are celebrating a victory none-the-less — his survival. The 3-year-ol...
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A Golden derby pick that makes ‘cents’May 03, 2013 5:30 am - With the size of the melon that floats at the top of this column, you’d think that picking a horse named Orb in the Kentucky Derby would be a no-brainer for me. And you’...
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Arlington opens season with new nameMay 03, 2013 5:30 am - When the dust settles on the opening day races today, will you remember the Arlington Heights-based track as Arlington International Racecourse or Arlington Park? The tr...