Articles filed under Horse Racing
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Q&A with Arlington Park's general managerNov 09, 2010 10:00 pm - If you've been to Arlington Park over the last 17 years and haven't run into Tony Petrillo at some point, well maybe you aren't really trying. That's because it doesn't ...
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All have a stake in track's futureNov 06, 2010 11:00 pm - Fifteen years ago, my community faced a situation similar to the one Arlington Heights faces now. Our beloved racetrack, Ak-Sar-Ben, at one time a top 10 track, was stru...
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Pluck wins Breeders' Cup Juvenile TurfNov 05, 2010 11:00 pm - LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Pluck rallied to win the $1 million Juvenile Turf at the Breeders' Cup after another horse fell early in the race. Pluck ran one mile in 1:36.98 under...
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Zenyatta falls short in quest for perfectionNov 05, 2010 11:00 pm - LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Put the blame on Blame for breaking Zenyatta's magnificent winning streak — and a lot of hearts, too. Jockey Mike Smith wept. Owners Jerry and Ann Mos...
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Upsets highlight wild day at Breeders' CupNov 04, 2010 11:00 pm - LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The Breeders' Cup began with fists flying in the winner's circle. The mayhem was just starting. Jockeys brawled and long shots dominated on a wild ope...
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Duchossois' Bev D. winner ready for Breeders' CupNov 03, 2010 11:00 pm - Over the years, veteran trainer Ron McAnallly kept telling Richard Duchossois that some day the pair would team up to win the Beverly D., the illustrious race named afte...
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Slots at Arlington? Supporters want lawmakers to talk about itNov 03, 2010 11:00 pm - SPRINGFIELD — Whether slot machines should be installed at Arlington Park could once again be debated in Springfield later this month. State Sen. Terry Link, a Waukegan ...
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Remembering Georgeff's Secretariat callOct 16, 2010 11:00 pm - Regarding your article by Mike Spellman on Friday, Oct. 8th regarding Phil Georgeff: Phil was probably the one track announcer who put excitement into every race he call...
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Arlington Hts. should embrace slots at trackOct 16, 2010 11:00 pm - Trustees, the answer to holding taxes is racing past you! Arlington Park racecourse is a jewel in the crown of Arlington Heights. The track provides large revenues that ...
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Arlington Park hires general manager for trackOct 13, 2010 11:00 pm - After 17 years of working at Arlington Park, Tony Petrillo can now start living his dream. Petrillo, who most recently was the vice president of facilities and operation...