Memories of Arlington Park and a Future for Hawthorne Casino
Arlington Park seems eerily forgotten already. We explore why it was so easily dismissed as Illinois' racing mecca
Tag: Horse Racing
Hawthorne Casino and Racecourse continues to provide thoroughbred and harness racing horse racing action at the premier Chicago Casino
Arlington Park, a Fond Farewell
It is the end of an era for both Arlington Park and Chicago horse racing. The crown jewel facility and premier Illinois meet will cease to exist on September 25th. Chicago summers will never be the same as Hawthorne Casino and Racecourse will be the only place left for live racing near Chicago. While the
Preakness Stakes – A Triple Crown Roadblock
Saturday marks the 146th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico in Maryland. Carded as the 13th race and featuring 10 starters, this 1-3/16 mile romp in the dirt will traverse 2 turns around the fabled Baltimore oval. The full field of 3yr olds will vie for a $1,000,000 purse and a place in the
Value Betting Horse Races
The evolution of horseplaying has led me down many paths in the pursuit of that elusive thing called “value”....
