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Favored Cirrus des Aigles Out of HK Cup

Favored Cirrus des Aigles Out of HK Cup

Cirrus des Aigles, likely favorite for the Dec. 9 Longines Hong Kong Cup (HK-I), has been withdrawn from the race at Sha Tin Racecourse due to a tendon issue.

 Friday, December 07, 2012
Fields Set for Hong Kong International Races

Fields Set for Hong Kong International Races

The Dec. 6 barrier draw provided a little added intrigue for the Longines Hong Kong International races, particularly in the $2.8 million Longines Hong Kong Cup (HK-I), where top-rated Cirrus des Aigles drew well.

 Thursday, December 06, 2012

Illinois Board OKs Hotly Contested '13 Dates

A below-strength Illinois Racing Board, after a grueling day of testimony and deliberation, required two voice votes Sept. 25 to approve a hotly contested schedule for 2013 live racing.

 Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Flanery Explains Derby Qualifying Changes

The decision to revise the qualifying process for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) was a track decision and was not submitted to the Churchill Downs, Inc. board for approval, president Kevin Flanery said.

 Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Help for Illinois Racing? Maybe Yes, Maybe No

In theory, Illinois horse racing should be on the verge of receiving tens of millions of dollars in revenue enhancements after a recent flurry of action by state and federal courts, the state legislature and Gov. Pat Quinn.

 Monday, July 11, 2011
Arlington Purses to be Based on Field Sizes

Arlington Purses to be Based on Field Sizes

Arlington Park and Illinois horsemen have agreed to tie individual race purses to field size this year in an effort to ensure more bettable races.

 Monday, February 21, 2011