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Illinois Champs Featured in Prairie State Races

Four Illinois divisional champions from 2004 are prominent among 65 horses entered for the six $75,000-added stakes races that comprise the sixth annual Prairie State Festival to be held Saturday at Arlington Park.

 Thursday, June 23, 2005

Block Pair Win at Prairie State Festival; Mystery Giver 6th

Trainer Chris Block always makes a point to circle the date of the Prairie State Festival on his calendar, and with good reason. Two of his runners – Fort Prado and Lighthouse Lil – found the winner's circle on Arlington's annual celebration for Illinois-registered horses.

 Saturday, June 26, 2004

Summer Mis Tops Illinois Champions Day

Reigning Illinois Horse of the Year Summer Mis won the Governor's Lady Handicap to highlight Illinois Champions Day at Hawthorne Saturday.The six stakes races resulted in several strong performances and a few surprises.

 Saturday, April 10, 2004