Amid Gloomy Forecast, Illinois Sets Dates
The Illinois Racing Board Sept. 27 approved a coordinated racing schedule for 2017 after hearing gloomy predictions about the industry's future absent an infusion of alternative revenue.
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| May 21 | Hanshin Cup S. (gr. III) | $100,000g | 3&up | 8f | Results & Video |
| May 28 | Arlington Matron S. (gr. III) | $100,000g | 3&up, f/m | 9f | Results & Video |
| May 28 | Arlington Classic S. (gr. III) | $100,000g | 3yos | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| June 4 | Purple Violet S. R | $50,000a | 3yos, Fillies | 8f | Results & Video |
| June 11 | Isaac Murphy H. | $54,500a | 3&up, f/m | 6f | Results & Video |
| June 11 | Addison Cammack H. | $53,000a | 3&up | 6f | Results & Video |
| June 18 | Black Tie Affair H. | $54,450a | 3&up | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
| June 18 | Mike Spellman Memorial H. | $53,800a | 3&up, f/m | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
| June 25 | Chicago H. (gr. III) | $100,000g | 3&up, f/m | 7f | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| July 9 | Modesty H. (gr. III) | $125,000g | 3&up, f/m | 9.5f T | Results & Video |
| July 9 | Arlington H. (gr. III) | $125,000g | 3&up | 9.5f T | Results & Video |
| July 9 | American Derby (gr. III) | $125,000g | 3yos | 9f T | Results & Video |
| July 9 | Stars and Stripes S. (gr. III) | $100,000g | 3&up | 12f T | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| August 13 | Arlington Million XXXIV S. (gr. I) | $1,000,000g | 3&up | 10f T | Results & Video |
| August 13 | Beverly D. S. (gr. I) | $700,000g | 3&up, f/m | 9.5f T | Results & Video |
| August 13 | Secretariat S. (gr. I) | $450,000g | 3yos | 10f T | Results & Video |
| August 13 | American St. Leger S. (gr. III) | $300,000g | 3&up | T | Results & Video |
| August 13 | Pucker Up S. (gr. III) | $100,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 9f T | Results & Video |
| August 13 | Bruce D. Memorial S. | $75,000a | 3yos | 8f | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| September 10 | Arlington-Washington Futurity (gr. III) | $100,000g | 2 yo | 7f | Results & Video |
| September 10 | Arlington-Washington Lassie S. | $75,000g | 2 yo, Fillies | 7f | Results & Video |
Valdivia, Rivelli Take Arlington Titles Again
Jockey Jose Valdivia Jr., trainer Larry Rivelli, and Vince Foglia's Patricia's Hope all repeated their 2015 meet titles at the conclusion of Arlington International Racecourse's 74-day meet Sept. 24.
Veteran Helicopter to Retire After Next Race
The 10-year-old Helicopter will run his final race on Saturday at Arlington International Racecourse.
Noble Beauty Gets Pucker Up Win on DQ
Try Your Luck crossed the finish line first in the $100,000 Pucker Up Stakes (gr. IIIT), but after a stewards' inquiry close runner-up Noble Beauty was elevated to the victory Aug. 13 at Arlington International Racecourse.
Da Big Hoss Ignites Graded Double for Sire
Sky Chai Racing's distance specialist Da Big Hoss easily held back good-closing Clondaw Warrior to win the $300,000 American St. Leger (gr. IIIT) Aug. 13 at Arlington International Racecourse.
Da Big Hoss Stands Tall in St. Leger
Da Big Hoss, a sharp winner of his last pair in stakes company, heads Arlington's 1 11/16-mile American St. Leger (gr. IIIT) on the Arlington Million XXXIV undercard.
Auntie Joy Faces 13 in Pucker Up at Arlington
Auntie Joy, Noble Beauty, and Try Your Luck, the first three finishers in the Regret Stakes (gr. IIIT), do battle again over nine furlongs on the Arlington turf course, facing undefeated Nobody's Fault and promising Nawlins Kitty.
Greengrassofyoming Wins Stars and Stripes
Greengrassofyoming thrust out his nose in a pulsating four-horse finish to capture the Stars and Stripes Stakes (gr. IIIT) July 9 at Arlington International Racecourse as two-time defending winner The Pizza Man just missed in fourth.
The Pizza Man Points to Stars and Stripes
Midwest Thoroughbreds' The Pizza Man, in preparation for his next start July 9, worked a half-mile July 2 at Arlington International Racecourse.
Sarah Sis Returns to Winning Ways in Chicago
Sarah Sis returned to her winning ways June 25 with a gate-to-wire run in the $100,000 Chicago Handicap (gr. III) at Arlington International Racecourse.
Trainer Rivelli Reaches 1,000th-Win Milestone
Three-time leading Arlington trainer started career in 2000.
Trace Creek Pulls Hanshin Cup Upset
Shortleaf Stable's homebred Trace Creek made his Polytrack debut a success when he captured the grade III $100,000 Hanshin Cup May 21 at Arlington International Racecourse.
Former Arlington Executive to Kentucky Downs
Kentucky Downs has named Ted Nicholson as vice president of the Franklin, Ky., track. Nicholson had been consulting with Kentucky Downs on its 2015 racing season prior to being named to this permanent position.
IRB Approves Racing Consolidation Plan
The Illinois Racing Board Sept. 29 voted to consolidate all 2016 Chicago-area racing at Arlington International Racecourse and Hawthorne Race Course, averting potential draconian cuts at both those tracks.
Byrne Seeks Safeguard for IL Horses, Workers
In an effort to provide a measure of protection for horses and racetrack workers in Illinois, an Illinois Racing Board commissioner wants to require tracks to consider their welfare in the event of track shutdowns.
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