Sports
Arlington International Racecourse, one of the nation’s top thoroughbred tracks, will not open next year because its owner was not granted a riverboat casino license.
Dec. 6, 1994
The announcement that Arlington Park will cease operations next month shocked the racing world and made headlines everywhere.
Sept. 21, 1997
Arlington International Racecourse officials decided against seeking racing dates for 1999, the second consecutive season without live racing.
Aug. 1, 1998
Queen Elizabeth II of England will enter a horse in the United States for the first time in 35 years at Arlington Park, track officials say.
July 27, 1989
Arlington International Racecourse received approval Tuesday from the Illinois Racing Board to reopen next year with a summer thoroughbred meeting at Arlington Heights, Ill.
Sept. 22, 1999
The Illinois Racing Board on Tuesday approved a deal by Chicago-area track owners that will keep Arlington International Race Course open while limiting racing days in Illinois.
Dec. 14, 1994
Hollywood Park begins its annual six-race Turf Festival today with two Grade III races -- the Miesque Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at a mile and the $150,000 Hollywood Turf Express for older sprinters at 5 1/2 furlongs.
Nov. 26, 2004
It is 10 a.m. on a bright Saturday at Santa Anita.
Nov. 2, 1986
Horse racing: Competition from other gaming interests helped lead to demise of racecourse after 70 years.
Oct. 11, 1997
Eclipse Awards will be distributed in February.
Nov. 29, 1992