Articles filed under Horse Racing
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Medina Spirit could lose Kentucky Derby win; track bans BaffertMay 09, 2021 1:00 am - LOUISVILLE, Ky. - 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 Ha...
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'We think horse racing is far from dead': Ex-Arlington Park leader wants to redevelop siteMay 05, 2021 5:00 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 in...
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Public funds for a stadium on Arlington Park site? At least one state lawmaker open to itMay 05, 2021 1:00 am - Amid rumors that a professional sports franchise such as the Chicago Bears or Chicago White Sox could be interested in buying Arlington Park to build a new stadium, thre...
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Can Arlington Heights keep horse racing at track? Board hopes new rule will help.May 04, 2021 5:30 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 co...
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Fans flock to Arlington Park for track's likely final Derby DayMay 01, 2021 1:00 am - A sellout crowd poured into Arlington Park Saturday for what is likely the final Kentucky Derby Day. Most everyone in attendance took the occasion to don impressive hat...
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Medina Spirit wins 147th Kentucky Derby by a half-lengthMay 01, 2021 1:00 am - LOUISVILLE, Ky. - John Velazquez was in a familiar place, in the lead aboard Medina Spirit in the Kentucky Derby and holding off the stretch bid of three challengers. Th...
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Arlington Park's final turn begins: Here's what you need to know as season beginsApr 30, 2021 5:00 am - Much has changed in and around the Arlington Heights oval that's hosted horse racing since Luxembourg was first to cross the finish line during the inaugural race on Oct...
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Arlington Heights to consider prohibiting Churchill Downs from barring gambling in track saleApr 30, 2021 1:00 am - Arlington Heights trustees Monday will consider prohibiting Churchill Downs Inc. from placing a restrictive covenant on the Arlington Park land, as part of the municipal...
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Fans enjoy opening day at Arlington Park, with a little sadnessApr 30, 2021 1:00 am - Opening day Friday at Arlington Park attracted a wide mix of people - horse racing devotees, first timers, easygoing viewers - and pretty much to a person, they expresse...
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Chicago mayor: City is talking with Bears about Soldier FieldApr 29, 2021 1:00 am - Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Thursday addressed rumors the Chicago Bears could be exploring a move to Arlington Heights. Chicago officials have been in discussion wit...