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Arnold Resigns as Arlington President

Arnold Resigns as Arlington President

Roy Arnold has resigned as president of Arlington Park and its OTB affiliates, Churchill Downs Inc. announced Oct. 11.

 Monday, October 11, 2010

ADW Fee Cap Impacting Illinois Racing

A 5% cap imposed by the Illinois Racing Board on account wagering fees charged by out-of-state racetracks to send their signals to customers in Illinois has led to a significant downturn in wagering from those sources.

 Thursday, August 05, 2010

Arlington Trims Stakes Schedule by $725,000

Arlington Park and the Illinois Thoroughbred Horseman's Association board of directors have agreed to trim stakes purses by $725,000 during 11 stakes races for the remainder of the 2010 meet, officials announced June 11.

 Saturday, June 12, 2010

IL Horsemen, Tracks to Assist Retired Horses

The Illinois Thoroughbred Horseman's Association, Arlington Park, and Hawthorne Race Course have agreed to cooperate in a program to provide for the care of retired Thoroughbred racehorses.

 Tuesday, June 08, 2010
TRA Report Reflects Purse Revenue Trends

TRA Report Reflects Purse Revenue Trends

Revenue from alternative forms of gaming now accounts for almost one-third of total Thoroughbred purses in United States, but despite a decrease in handle, the percentage of handle that goes to purses has remained steady.

 Friday, May 28, 2010

Slot Legislation Push On Again in Illinois

Arlington Park president says the track will go out of business without slots.

 Tuesday, May 04, 2010
Jockeys' Guild Assembly in Arizona Dec. 7-8

Jockeys' Guild Assembly in Arizona Dec. 7-8

The Jockeys' Guild will conduct its annual Assembly Dec. 7-8 at the Westin La Paloma Resort in Tucson, Arizona. The meeting is being held in conjunction with the University of Arizona's 2009 Symposium on Racing and Gaming.

 Friday, December 04, 2009

Arlington Accredited by NTRA Safety Alliance

The NTRA announced Aug. 4 that Arlington Park has been fully accredited by the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance following a complete review of all racing operations at the facility.

 Tuesday, August 04, 2009

'Million Winner to Receive Berth in Japan Cup

The winner of the 27th edition of the Aug. 8 Arlington Million (gr. IT) will receive an automatic invitation to participate in the $5.6 million Japan Cup (Jpn-I) Nov. 29 at Tokyo Racecourse, it was announced by the Japan Racing Association.

 Friday, May 22, 2009

Arlington's Arnold New President of TRA

Arlington Park president Roy Arnold was elected the 34th president of the Thoroughbred Racing Associations at its annual board of directors' meeting Feb. 5 in Las Vegas, Nev.

 Friday, February 06, 2009

Arlington Names Kiehn VP of Sales, Marketing, and Guest Services

Arlington Park president Roy Arnold announced April 9 that Ken Kiehn has been named as vice president of sales, marketing and guest services for the Illinois track.

 Monday, April 09, 2007

Arlington Park Settles Federal Housing Lawsuit

Arlington Park has agreed to a settlement in a federal lawsuit brought by the United States and HOPE Fair Housing Center regarding backstretch housing, the track announced March 1. The settlement still must be approved by the federal court.

 Thursday, March 01, 2007

Petrillo Named Vice President at Arlington

Tony Petrillo has been promoted to vice president of facilities and operations, Arlington Park President Roy Arnold announced Feb. 7. Petrillo had served as the racetrack's director of facilities and operations since 1999.

 Wednesday, February 07, 2007

Arlington Park to Install Polytrack for $10 Million

Arlington Park announced Feb. 6 it will install Polytrack for its meet that begins May 4.

 Tuesday, February 06, 2007

Arlington Park Names Arnold Racetrack President

Arlington Park named Roy Arnold president of the historic Chicago-area racetrack and its off-track betting facilities. The March 30 announcement was made by track chairman Richard Duchossois and Andrew Skehan, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Churchill Downs, Inc., Arlington's parent company.

 Thursday, March 30, 2006