Contact: David Zenner
Dzenner@arlingtonpark.com

Handicapper Kristufek Trackside OTB Tour Schedule Updated

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (Dec. 6, 2007) – Daily Herald handicapper and Arlington Park odds maker Joe Kristufek will be on hand “talking horses” at Trackside OTB locations on selected days during the month of December. The schedule has been updated to reflect changes in the dates of his appearances at the soon-to-open Trackside location in Hodgkins.

Kristufek, the leading public handicapper in money won seven of the last eight Arlington Park meets, will be available to answer questions and help fine tune your handicapping skills in a casual environment.

“I enjoy sharing handicapping theories and ideas with fans of all levels, particularly in a casual, interactive setting,” Kristufek said. “I'm looking forward to hanging out and enjoying Trackside OTB with people who love horseracing.”

The December tour of Trackside OTBs begins with the Grand Opening of the newest Trackside OTB location inside the all-new Salerno Pincente Ristorante, 9301 W. 63rd Street in Hodgkins on Thursday, Dec. 13 from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m.

The complete December schedule follows:
Thursday, Dec. 13 Trackside Hodgkins 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 15 Trackside Homewood 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 29 Trackside Hodgkins 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

For addresses and directions, visit www.tracksideotb.com/trackside_illinois

Arlington Park – the Chicago area’s premier Thoroughbred racetrack located in Arlington Heights, Ill. – will run a 97-day meet in 2008 from Friday, May 2 through Sunday, Sept. 21. Arlington Park, whose parent company is Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN), also operates nine off-track, simulcast-wagering facilities: Trackside Arlington Park (Arlington Heights), Trackside Chicago, Trackside Quad City Downs (East Moline), Trackside Rockford, Trackside Waukegan, Fat Sam’s Bar & Grill featuring Trackside OTB in Lockport, Lucky’s featuring Trackside OTB in South Elgin, Nicolino’s featuring Trackside OTB in McHenry and The Inferno featuring Trackside OTB in South Beloit. Information on Arlington Park can be found online at www.arlingtonpark.com.