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Illinois Senate Passes Gaming Expansion Bill

The legislation authorizes slots at the racetracks and five new casinos.

 Thursday, May 02, 2013

IL Racing Threatened by Legislative Stalling

Illinois racing dates may be vacated and laboratory operations curtailed if the state legislature does not quickly reauthorize advance deposit wagering, Illinois Racing Board officials said April 30.

 Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Ill. Gov. Quinn Calls for Gaming Expansion

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn, who has vetoed two major gaming expansion plans within the past year, now suggests more gaming might help achieve his primary goal of state employee pension reform.

 Thursday, March 07, 2013
Hawthorne to Hike Overnight Purses 15%

Hawthorne to Hike Overnight Purses 15%

Hawthorne Race Course announced Feb. 22 that overnight purses at the track will increase by $12,000 per day, effective, a hike of approximately 15% that takes effect March 1.

 Friday, February 22, 2013

Horsemen Confer With Arlington on Stall Rent

Arlington Park and horsemen are working toward resolution of a flap over stall rental at the suburban Chicago race track Feb. 22.

 Friday, February 22, 2013
Hawthorne Kicks Off Chicago Racing Season

Hawthorne Kicks Off Chicago Racing Season

Hawthorne Race Course will begin the 2013 live Thoroughbred racing season in the Chicago area Feb. 15 for a 49-day winter/spring meet that concludes April 28.

 Thursday, February 14, 2013

Is Mid-Atlantic 'Template' for Drug Reform?

Industry stakeholders, mostly from the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, met Feb. 6 in Delaware to examine equine medication policy in an attempt to bring about uniformity from state to state.

 Thursday, February 07, 2013
Oaklawn Continues Ban on Hawthorne Horses

Oaklawn Continues Ban on Hawthorne Horses

Despite the lifting an equine herpesvirus-related quarantine at Hawthorne Race Course, Oaklawn Park in Arkansas is still not permitting Hawthorne horses on its grounds.

 Wednesday, January 16, 2013

ADW Illegal in Illinois Effective Jan. 1

Advance-deposit wagering will be illegal in Illinois effective Jan. 1, 2013, because the General Assembly has failed to renew enabling legislation, the Illinois Racing Board ruled Dec. 18.

 Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Hawthorne Approved to Drop Seven Racing Days

Hawthorne Approved to Drop Seven Racing Days

The Illinois Racing Board Nov. 27 approved Hawthorne Race Course's request to drop seven Wednesday cards because of the effects of an outbreak of neurological equine herpes on the backstretch.

 Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Another Push for Illinois Gaming Expansion

The push is on again for legislation to expand gambling in Illinois, including allowing slot machines at the state's racetracks.

 Wednesday, November 14, 2012

TRF Opens 'Second Chances Ranch' in Illinois

The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation has announced an agreement with the State of Illinois to open its ninth correctional facility-based farm., the Second Chances Ranch at the Vandalia Correctional Facility in Vandalia.

 Tuesday, November 06, 2012
Additional EHV-I Cases Found at Hawthorne

Additional EHV-I Cases Found at Hawthorne

Two additional horses at Hawthorne Race Course were moved to an isolation barn area Oct. 26 after testing positive for equine herpesvirus, a track official reported.

 Friday, October 26, 2012
KY Issues Directive on Hawthorne Horses

KY Issues Directive on Hawthorne Horses

Due to an unknown illness among some horses at Hawthorne Race Course, the Kentucky state veterinarian's office has issued a directive that horses from that Illinois track not be allowed onto tracks in the Bluegrass State.

 Monday, October 15, 2012
Quick Wit Poised for Hawthorne Derby

Quick Wit Poised for Hawthorne Derby

Trainer Dale Romans looks to improve upon the considerable success he has already enjoyed in turf races this season when he sends out Quick Wit in the $200,000 Hawthorne Derby (gr. IIIT) Oct. 13 at Hawthorne Race Course

 Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Hawthorne to Begin Fall Meeting Oct. 5

Hawthorne to Begin Fall Meeting Oct. 5

Hawthorne Race Course will waste little time getting to its top races when the 62-day fall meet, highlighted by the Oct. 6 $500,000 Hawthorne Gold Cup (gr. II), begins Oct. 5.

 Tuesday, October 02, 2012

Event to Raise Funds for Off-Track Horses

An Illinois-based organization called Thoroughbreds Helping Thoroughbreds will host a horse competition and sale Sept. 30 to raise awareness for the opportunities available for off-track Thoroughbreds.

 Thursday, September 27, 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
Leading Astray Streak at 4 With Pucker Up Win

Leading Astray Streak at 4 With Pucker Up Win

Leading Astray kicked off a big day for Team Block in fine fashion Sept. 15, notching her fourth triumph in a row and becoming a graded winner in the $175,000 Pucker Up Stakes (gr. IIIT) at Arlington Park.

 Saturday, September 15, 2012
 Pucker Up Draws Full Field of Twelve

Pucker Up Draws Full Field of Twelve

A full field of 12 grass-favoring sophomore fillies, topped by Virginia Oaks (gr. IIIT) winner Volcat and Italian transplant Angegreen, will line up Sept. 15 for the $175,000 Pucker Up Stakes at Arlington Park.

 Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Jockey Hill to Ride in Saudi Arabia and Dubai

Jockey Hill to Ride in Saudi Arabia and Dubai

Jockey Channing Hill, who has hung his tack at Arlington Park for the 2012 racing season, will ride in Saudi Arabia and Dubai for six months following the Sept. 8 weekend.

 Saturday, September 08, 2012
Field Fills for Arlington-Washington Lassie

Field Fills for Arlington-Washington Lassie

An overflow field of 14 juvenile fillies including stakes winners Sweet Redemption, American Sugar and Gold Edge passed the entry box for the $150,000 Arlington-Washington Lassie (gr. III), run at a one-turn mile Sept. 8.

 Wednesday, September 05, 2012
Eight Enter Arlington-Washington Futurity

Eight Enter Arlington-Washington Futurity

Curtis Green's local stakes winner Muppet Man brings a two-for-two record into the $150,000 Arlington-Washington Futurity (gr. III), headlining a field of eight juveniles set to go a one-turn mile at Arlington Park Sept. 8.

 Wednesday, September 05, 2012
Illinois Governor Vetoes Gambling Expansion

Illinois Governor Vetoes Gambling Expansion

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn Aug. 28 vetoed a gaming expansion measure that would have allowed slot machines at racetracks and authorized five new casinos around the state, but hinted he may approve if changes are made.

 Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Bayrir Ships From France to Take Secretariat

Bayrir Ships From France to Take Secretariat

The Aga Khan's Bayrir, winner of three of four previous races including a group II stakes in France, rallied late to win the $500,000 Secretariat Stakes (gr. IT) for 3-year-olds at Arlington Park Aug. 18.

 Saturday, August 18, 2012
Jakkalberry Rallies, Takes American St. Leger

Jakkalberry Rallies, Takes American St. Leger

Jakkalberry, no stranger to travel, made his United States debut a winning one in the first running of the $400,000 American St. Leger Stakes at Arlington Park Aug. 18.

 Saturday, August 18, 2012
Illinois Awaits Action on Gambling Bill

Illinois Awaits Action on Gambling Bill

The clock is running on what could be a final push to authorize Illinois racetracks to run slot machines many in the industry see as vital to survival.

 Monday, July 16, 2012
Gold Cup Headlines Hawthorne Fall Meet

Gold Cup Headlines Hawthorne Fall Meet

The $500,000 Hawthorne Gold Cup Handicap (gr. II) will once again headline the stakes schedule at Hawthorne Race Course in Stickney, Il.

 Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Racetrack Slots Approved by Illinois Assembly

The Illinois General Assembly has given final approval to legislation that would allow slot machines at racetracks as part of a major gaming expansion.

 Friday, June 01, 2012
Speedy Silver Max Tops Arlington Classic

Speedy Silver Max Tops Arlington Classic

Two-time graded stakes winner Silver Max appears the one to collar in the $125,000 Arlington Classic, which kicks off the "Mid-America Triple" on turf for 3-year-olds at Arlington Park May 26.

 Thursday, May 24, 2012

Illinois House Again OKs Racetrack Slots

The Illinois House of Representatives May 23 again passed a gaming expansion bill that would authorize slot machines at Illinois racetracks. However, Gov. Pat Quinn found fault with the measure.

 Thursday, May 24, 2012
Razo Memorial Service Set for May 15

Razo Memorial Service Set for May 15

A memorial service for jockey Eddie Razo Jr. will take place in Arlington Heights, Ill. May 15.

 Wednesday, May 09, 2012

Arlington, Horsemen Agree on 2012 Contract

Arlington Park and the Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association said they reached an agreement on a contract for the 2012 racing season May 3.

 Thursday, May 03, 2012

Arlington, Horsemen in Dispute Over Funding

A dispute between Arlington Park and the Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association could lead to a simulcast blackout of the Illinois racetrack's signal out of state.

 Wednesday, May 02, 2012

Report: Calabrese Parts Ways With Canani

Prominent owner Frank Calabrese has parted ways with his primary trainer, Nick Canani, according to a newspaper report.

 Monday, April 16, 2012
Churchill Downs to Build 'The Mansion'

Churchill Downs to Build 'The Mansion'

Calling it a "tease" with details to follow later, Churchill Downs Inc. chairman and CEO Robert Evans said March 13 the company plans to construct "The Mansion" at its flagship track in Louisville.

 Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Fairmount Park Purses to Jump 20% in 2012

Fairmount Park and the Illinois Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association have agreed upon an increased purse structure for 2012 thanks to the racetrack's share of casino impact funding it received last year.

 Friday, January 27, 2012
Arlington Boosts Stakes; Adds St. Leger

Arlington Boosts Stakes; Adds St. Leger

Boosted by money from the Horse Racing Equity Trust Fund, Arlington Park has proposed a 2012 stakes schedule of 26 stakes races worth $5.8 million during the 90-day meet at the Chicago, Ill.-area track.

 Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Hawthorne Ties Purse Money to Field Size

Hawthorne Ties Purse Money to Field Size

Hawthorne Race Course will offer bonus money for larger fields during its spring meet, track officials announced Dec. 26.

 Monday, December 26, 2011

Fort Prado to Buck Pond Farm for 2012

Fort Prado, whose first foals are weanlings of 2011, will be relocated to Buck Pond Farm in Versailles, Ky., for the 2012 season. His fee will be $5,000.

 Friday, December 02, 2011

Illinois Gambling Legislation on Hold Again

Legislation authorizing slot machines at racetracks has stalled again as the Illinois General Assembly extended its fall session until after Thanksgiving.

 Friday, November 11, 2011

GSW Three Hour Nap Sires First Winner

Three Hour Nap, a multiple graded stakes winner, sired his first winner when his daughter Family Icon won a maiden special weight race at Hawthorne Oct. 29 at first asking.

 Sunday, October 30, 2011

CDI Reports Substantial Jump in Earnings

Churchill Downs Inc. reported net earnings from continuing operations of $19.7 million for the third quarter of 2011, up significantly from $3.7 million for the third quarter of 2010.

 Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Illinois Governor Nixes Slots at Tracks

Illinois Governor Nixes Slots at Tracks

IIlinois Gov. Pat Quinn has turned thumbs down on slots at the state's race tracks, saying that would be too much expansion of gaming in the Land of Lincoln.

 Monday, October 17, 2011
Wagering Improves at Arlington Park

Wagering Improves at Arlington Park

Average daily all-sources handle on Arlington Park's 2011 live racing was up 3% over 2010, but still remained significantly lower than 2009 figures.

 Friday, October 14, 2011

Prospects Brighten for Slots at IL Tracks

Odds seem to be improving that Illinois race tracks will get the slot machines they say are needed for their very survival.

 Sunday, October 09, 2011
Giant Oak Tops Tough Hawthorne Gold Cup

Giant Oak Tops Tough Hawthorne Gold Cup

Grade I winner Giant Oak faces stiff competition from nine challengers in Hawthorne Racecourse's marquee fall event.

 Wednesday, October 05, 2011
IRB Protects Spring Meet at Hawthorne in 2012

IRB Protects Spring Meet at Hawthorne in 2012

The Illinois Racing Board Sept. 27 rejected a 2011 racing dates proposal that would have eliminated the spring meet at Hawthorne Race Course, including the grade III Illinois Derby.

 Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Officials Argue Over Illinois Racing Future

Officials Argue Over Illinois Racing Future

The fate of Illinois racing increasingly seems to be held hostage in a tug-of-war between Gov. Pat Quinn and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel--a showdown that involves both substance and a test of wills.

 Thursday, August 25, 2011

Report: Illinois Racing Gets Escrow Funding

Roughly $141 million in an escrow account has been freed up for use by the Illinois horse racing industry, according to published reports.

 Wednesday, August 10, 2011
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