DRF Archive

Balmoral: Wednesday 5/22 Analysis (5/20)

Arlington Park: Agent brings strong riding pair in Torres, Castro (5/20)

Arlington Park: Nates Mineshaft ready to return in Hanshin Cup (5/20)

Balmoral: Sunday 5/19 Analysis (5/17)

Balmoral: Feel Like Dancing goes for her fourth straight win in Violet Final (5/16)

Balmoral: Saturday 5/18 Analysis (5/16)

Balmoral: Wednesday 5/15 Analysis (5/13)

Arlington Park: Fordubai targets Arlington Classic (5/13)

Arlington Park: Saint Leon taking advantage of second chance (5/13)

Balmoral: Sunday 5/12 Analysis (5/10)

Balmoral: Saturday 5/11 Analysis (5/9)

Arlington Park: Miz Ida steps down from stakes company for first time since 2011 (5/9)

Balmoral: Wednesday 5/8 Analysis (5/6)

Arlington Park notes: Calmer Than You gets second crack at Polytrack (5/6)

Balmoral: Sunday 5/5 Analysis (5/3)

Leading Astray becomes a broodmare after injury (5/3)

Arlington Park notes: Willcox Inn to hit the road for Dixie Stakes (5/3)

Balmoral: Saturday 5/4 Analysis (5/2)

Illinois Senate passes bill allowing slots at tracks (5/2)

Arlington Park meet begins with two-year pact in place (5/1)

Hawthorne: Short fields lead to handle drop (4/30)

Preakness a possibility for Illinois Derby winner Departing (4/30)

Balmoral: Wednesday 5/1 Analysis (4/29)

Hawthorne: My Option impressive in Pretty Jenny victory (4/27)

Balmoral: Sunday 4/28 Analysis (4/26)

Balmoral: Saturday 4/27 Analysis (4/25)

Hawthorne: Brueggemann loaded for Illinois-bred stakes day (4/25)

Arlington, Illinois horsemen reach two-year agreement (4/24)

Hawthorne: Disposablepleasure eyes Ogden Phipps Handicap (4/22)

Balmoral: Wednesday 4/24 Analysis (4/22)

Preakness could be target for Departing after Illinois Derby win (4/22)

Departing captures Illinois Derby for Claiborne, Dilschneider (4/20)

Illinois Derby: Departing delivers despite wide trip (4/20)

Hawthorne: Disposablepleasure gives Pletcher another Sixty Sails (4/20)

Balmoral: Sunday 4/21 Analysis (4/19)

Hawthorne: Disposablepleasure, Brushed by a Star clash in Sixty Sails (4/18)

Jay Hovdey: Illinois Derby tries to rise above being pointless (4/18)

Illinois Derby has 14 at Hawthorne chasing $750,000 (4/18)

Balmoral: Saturday 4/20 Analysis (4/18)

Byron King: River Rocks, Ground Transport have appeal in 3-year-old stakes (4/18)

Illinois Derby a rich consolation prize (4/17)

Illinois Derby gets full gate of 14; Departing in 13 spot (4/17)

Balmoral: Wednesday 4/17 Analysis (4/16)

Hawthorne notes: New rider Esquivel making his way (4/15)

Hawthorne: Departing just what the Illinois Derby ordered (4/15)

Balmoral: Sunday 4/14 Analysis (4/12)

Balmoral: Saturday 4/13 Analysis (4/11)

Hawthorne notes: Departing expected to be part of full field for Illinois Derby (4/10)

Balmoral: Wednesday 4/10 Analysis (4/8)

Balmoral: Sunday 4/7 Analysis (4/5)

Balmoral: Saturday 4/6 Analysis (4/4)

Balmoral: Wednesday 4/3 Analysis (4/1)

Balmoral: Saturday 3/30 Analysis (3/28)

Arlington's disagreement with horsemen escalates (3/28)

Balmoral: Wednesday 3/27 Analysis (3/25)

Balmoral: Sunday 3/24 Analysis (3/22)

Balmoral: Saturday 3/23 Analysis (3/21)

Balmoral: Wednesday 3/20 Analysis (3/18)

Balmoral: Sunday 3/17 Analysis (3/15)

Balmoral: Saturday 3/16 Analysis (3/14)

Balmoral: Wednesday 3/13 Analysis (3/11)

Hawthorne: Hogy could wind up on the lead (3/8)

Balmoral: Sunday 3/10 Analysis (3/8)

Balmoral: Saturday 3/9 Analysis (3/7)

Hawthorne still on its feet after difficult season (3/7)

Balmoral: Wednesday 3/6 Analysis (3/4)

Balmoral: Sunday 3/3 Analysis (3/1)

Balmoral: Saturday 3/2 Analysis (2/28)

Balmoral: Wednesday 2/27 Analysis (2/25)

Balmoral: Sunday 2/24 Analysis (2/22)

Balmoral: Saturday 2/23 Analysis (2/21)

Balmoral: Wednesday 2/20 Analysis + $70,000 Guaranteed Pick Four ticket (2/18)

Balmoral: Sunday 2/17 Analysis (2/15)

Illinois: Shore Breeze's reign continues for third straight year (2/14)

Balmoral: Saturday 2/16 Analysis (2/14)

Hawthorne: Return to normal would be welcome (2/13)

Arlington: Dispute arises from track's desire to charge for stall space (2/13)

Balmoral: Wednesday 2/13 Analysis (2/11)

Q&A: Jim Benes on winning the 2013 National Handicapping Championship (1/31)

Balmoral: Saturday 2/2 Analysis (1/31)

Hawthorne boosts Illinois Derby purse to $750,000 (1/30)

Arlington Park trims stakes schedule by $300K (1/29)

Balmoral: Wednesday 1/30 Analysis (1/28)

Balmoral: Sunday 1/27 Analysis (1/25)

Balmoral: Saturday 1/26 Analysis (1/24)

Balmoral: Wednesday 1/23 Analysis (1/21)

Balmoral: Sunday 1/20 Analysis (1/18)

Balmoral: Saturday 1/19 Analysis (1/17)

Balmoral: Wednesday 1/16 Analysis (1/15)

Hawthorne: Quarantine's end in sight, but horsemen still stuck in Chicago (1/12)

Balmoral: Sunday 1/13 Analysis (1/11)

Balmoral: Saturday 1/12 Analysis (1/10)

Legislature adjourns without addressing account wagering bills (1/9)

Balmoral: Wednesday 1/9 Analysis (1/7)

Kentucky latest jurisdiction to ban Hawthorne horses (1/4)

Balmoral: Sunday 1/6 Analysis (1/4)

Balmoral: Saturday 1/5 Analysis (1/3)

Hawthorne daily average handle declines 7 percent (1/3)

Balmoral: Wednesday 1/2 Analysis (12/31)

Hawthorne: Another horse tests positive for herpes, but possible end to quarantine in sight (12/31)

Hawthorne: Assistant GM Miller leaving to work for Midwest Thoroughbreds (12/28)

Balmoral: Sunday 12/30 Analysis (12/28)

Balmoral: Saturday 12/29 Analysis (12/27)

Hawthorne: Seventh EHV-1 positive horse dies (12/27)

Balmoral: $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Five Analysis (12/25)

Hawthorne: Rescue horse makes his debut, and many of his caregivers plan to be on hand (12/21)

Balmoral: Sunday 12/23 Analysis (12/21)

Hawthorne: Unable to travel, Mister Marti Gras, Shadowbdancing grab chance to run (12/20)

Balmoral: Saturday 12/22 Analysis (12/20) <

Hawthorne: Equine health crisis appears to have stabilized (12/18)

Hawthorne: Geier looking southward with talented Street Spice, Fordubai (12/18)

Balmoral: Wednesday 12/19 Analysis (12/18)

Hawthorne: Geier pair, stuck at home, coupled in feature (12/14)

Balmoral: Sunday 12/16 Analysis (12/14)

Hawthorne: Banner Bill gets his chance in allowance (12/13)

Balmoral: Saturday 12/15 Analysis (12/13)

Balmoral: Wednesday 12/12 Analysis (12/11)

Hawthorne: Chatfield Road defies pedigree to take Jim Edgar Illinois Futurity (12/8)

Balmoral: Sunday 12/9 Analysis (12/7)

Hawthorne: Sixth horse euthanized due to equine herpesvirus (12/7)

Hawthorne: Longer distance of Jim Edgar Futurity may help Smokin Glock turn the tables (12/6)

Balmoral: Saturday 12/8 Analysis (12/6)

Hawthorne: Positive test forces quarantine extension (12/5)

Balmoral: Wednesday 12/5 Analysis (12/3)

Hawthorne: Debutante surface change not a problem for My Option (12/1)

Hawthorne: Fifth horse euthanized, test results due back Tuesday (12/1)

Balmoral: Sunday 12/2 Analysis (11/30)

Tampa Bay Downs bans horses from Hawthorne Race Course (11/30)

Hawthorne: Quarantine extended as euthanized horse tests positive for herpesvirus (11/29)

Hawthorne: My Option tries to transfer form to dirt in Pat Whitworth Illinois Debutante (11/29)

Balmoral: Saturday 12/1 Analysis (11/29)

Arlington Park files suit against Illinois Racing Board over 2013 dates (11/28)

Balmoral: Wednesday 11/28 Analysis (11/28)

Hawthorne: Sick horse euthanized Monday as quarantine continues (11/27)

Hawthorne: Martinez rides his 2,000th winner (11/24)

Hawthorne: First group of horses permitted to leave after herpesvirus outbreak (11/23)

Hawthorne: Latest herpesvirus outbreak has horsemen on alert (11/22)

Balmoral: Saturday 11/24 Analysis (11/21)

Balmoral: Wednesday 11/21 Analysis (11/21)

Maywood: Pet Rock comes up big in the Windy City (11/17)

Balmoral: Sunday 11/18 Analysis (11/16)

Hawthorne: Herpesvirus situation takes turn for the worse (11/16)

Hawthorne: Sick horse euthanized, herpesvirus test results pending (11/15)

Balmoral: Saturday 11/17 Analysis (11/15)

Maywood: Hurrikane Kingcole could be brewing in the Windy City (11/14)

Hawthorne notes: Herpes outbreak appears on the wane (11/13)

Balmoral: Wednesday 11/14 Analysis (11/13)

Balmoral: Chapter Seven goes out a winner in American-National (11/11)

Hawthorne: Lassell, Smokin Glock run 1-2 for Silva in Sun Power Stakes (11/10)

Balmoral: Sunday 11/11 Analysis (11/9)

Hawthorne: Silva armed to capture first stakes (11/8)

Balmoral: Saturday 11/10 Analysis (11/8)

Chapter Seven calls it a career in American National at Balmoral (11/8)

Foiled Again concludes another $1 million season in American National (11/8)

Balmoral: Wednesday 11/7 Analysis (11/6)

Hawthorne drops Wednesday racing due to herpes outbreak (11/5)

Hawthorne: Sixth horse tests positive for equine herpesvirus (10/29)

Hawthorne: The Pizza Man, Peyote Patty win turf stakes for Illinois-breds (10/27)

Hawthorne: Additional horses test positive for herpesvirus (10/26)

Balmoral: Sunday 10/28 Analysis (10/26)

Hawthorne: Bucks Boy pace should set up Suntracer's late run (10/25)

Balmoral: Saturday 10/27 Analysis (10/25)

Balmoral: Wednesday 10/24 Analysis (10/23)

Hawthorne: No new herpes cases; hope that illness may be contained (10/23)

Hawthorne: Signsealndeliver completes rich Illinois-bred stakes sweep for connections (10/20)

Balmoral: Sunday 10/21 Analysis (10/19)

Hawthorne: Absence of Third Chance opens door in Powerless (10/18)

Hawthorne: Herpes still confined to single barn (10/18)

Balmoral: Saturday 10/20 Analysis (10/18)

Hawthorne: Equine herpesvirus diagnosed in sick horses; racing continues (10/17)

Hawthorne: Unknown ailment spreads to more horses in affected barn (10/16)

Balmoral: Wednesday 10/17 Analysis (10/15)

Hawthorne: Barn of horses kept in isolation following signs of unidentified illness (10/14)

Hawthorne: Two Months Rent relishes rain, soft turf in Hawthorne Derby (10/13)

Balmoral: Sunday 10/14 Analysis (10/12)

Hawthorne: Derby loaded with contenders (10/11)

Balmoral: Saturday 10/13 Analysis (10/11)

Balmoral: Wednesday 10/10 Analysis (10/8)

Hawthorne: Pool Play might give Breeders' Cup Classic a try after Gold Cup win (10/8)

Balmoral: Sunday 10/7 Analysis (10/6)

Hawthorne: Pool Play relishes return to dirt in Hawthorne Gold Cup (10/6)

Balmoral: Semper Fit is the one to beat in Lincoln Land final (10/4)

Hawthorne: Alternation a favorite with low profile in Gold Cup (10/4)

Balmoral: Saturday 10/6 Analysis (10/4)

Hawthorne opens with its biggest weekend (10/3)

Maywood: Magee brothers look to continue Super Night success (10/3)

Balmoral: Wednesday 10/3 Analysis (10/2)

Balmoral: Field set for the Lincoln Land final on October 7 (10/1)

Arlington Park: All-sources handle rises 6 percent, Illinois commission reports (10/1)

Arlington: Block's presence will be felt at Keeneland, Hawthorne (9/28)

Illinois Racing Board decision shifts 2013 dark-day simulcast revenue from Arlington to Hawthorne (9/25)

Arlington: Honey Chile can run away with feature (9/25)

Arlington Park: Third Chance dominates in Addison Cammack (9/22)

Arlington Park notes: Jeffrey Sanchez a perfect 10 for 10 on Awesome Feather (9/21)

Arlington: Beating Third Chance in Addison Cammack a tall order for Block duo (9/20)

Fairmount Park: River Bear comes through in Tex's Zing Stakes (9/18)

Alternation will prep for Breeders' Cup Classic in Hawthorne Gold Cup (9/17)

Arlington Park: Leading Astray extends win streak to four in Pucker Up Stakes (9/15)

Fairmount Park: Color Me Blue back on dirt in Condellone Memorial (9/15)

Arlington: European imports figure prominently in Pucker Up (9/13)

Arlington: Wiggins faces uncertain future despite Lassie win (9/13)

Arlington Park: Gold Edge rallies to win the Lassie and stay unbeaten (9/8)

Arlington Park: Pataky Kid impressive in Arlington-Washington Futurity win (9/8)

Arlington Park: Gomez coming in to ride Pataky Kid in the Arlington-Washington Futurity (9/6)

Arlington: Lassie gets 15 entrants, Futurity only 8 (9/5)

Arlington Park notes: Marketing Mix heads west for Rodeo Drive Stakes (9/4)

Arlington Park: Middie upsets Washington Park Handicap for first stakes win (9/1)

Arlington Park: Mister Marti Gras has good shot to repeat in Washington Park (8/30)

Arlington Park notes: Prayer for Relief looks to end skid in Washington Park Handicap (8/29)

Arlington Park notes: Gleam of Hope taking drop in allowance (8/28)

Illinois governor vetoes racetrack slots bill (8/28)

Arlington Park notes: Huge day for absentee Scott (8/22)

Arlington Park: Marketing Mix has options at Woodbine and Santa Anita (8/22)

Arlington Park notes: Arlington Million winner’s dam a local success story (8/22)

Arlington Park: Sacristy taking big drop in search of a win (8/21)

Arlington Park: Little Mike to use Joe Hirsch Turf Classic to determine Breeders' Cup plans (8/20)

Arlington: Arlington Million winner Little Mike candidate for two Breeders' Cup races (8/19)

Arlington Park: Little Mike leads every step to take the Million at 7-2 (8/18)

Arlington Park: I'm a Dreamer just lasts over Marketing Mix in the Beverly D. (8/18)

Arlington Park: Bayrir overcomes slow start to win Secretariat Stakes (8/18)

Arlington Park: Jakkalberry runs down Ioya Bigtime in American St. Leger Stakes (8/18)

Arlington Park: Francois battles hard to win Straight Line Stakes (8/18)

Arlington Park: James Graham scores one for the 'Fab Five' in Legends race (8/17)

Arlington Park report: Catalano pleased with turf, Vertiformer confirmed for Million (8/17)

Arlington Park report: Silver Max looks sharp in gallop (8/17)

King: Favor Europeans in Arlington Million (8/16)

Arlington Park: American St. Leger distance suits Europeans (8/16)

Arlington Million: Boisterous would benefit from soft turf (8/16)

Arlington: Strong but not stellar cast of Euros on Million Day (8/16)

Arlington Park: Aruna can claim top spot via Beverly D. (8/16)

Arlington Park: Romans has Secretariat rivals outnumbered - and possibly outclassed (8/16)

Arlington Park notes: Million Day siblings quite different (8/15)

Arlington Park: Marketing Mix goes into Beverly D. dogged by one poor outing (8/15)

Arlington: Fires, Cooksey among five retired riders in Legends race (8/15)

Arlington Park: Rahystrada draws poorly for his third Million try (8/15)

Arlington Park: Trainers Livesay, Miller carry local hopes on Million Day (8/14)

Arlington Park: Silver Max has partners riding high (8/14)

Arlington Park: Aruna breezes for Beverly D. (8/13)

Arlington Park: Cumani has Million contender in Afsare (8/13)

Arlington Park: Chris Block sweeps Illinois Owners Stakes with Suntracer, Peyote Patty (8/11)

Arlington Million field swells to 11 at pre-entry time (8/10)

Arlington Park: Hooh Why rolls into town for Owners Stakes (8/9)

Arlington: Gosden returns to Million day on top of his game (8/9)

Arlington Park: Papaw Bodie injured, out of Arlington Million (8/8)

Arlington Park: Europeans look strong in Million Day stakes (8/8)

Arlington Park: Gold Edge 2 for 2 after Lisa M victory (8/4)

Arlington: DiVito attempts to extend Midas touch with 2-year-olds to stakes (8/2)

Illinois Racing Board gets 2013 dates requests (7/31)

Arlington: Catalano out to keep hot streak going (7/31)

Arlington Park: Willcox Inn will try a graded stakes next (7/24)

Arlington Park: La Tia Takes big step up winning Arlington Oaks (7/21)

Arlington Park: Willcox Inn makes highly anticipated 4-year-old debut (7/20)

Arlington Park: Treasured Up earning her way out (7/19)

Arlington Park notes: Rahystrada, Boisterous to rematch in Arlington Million (7/17)

Arlington Park: Ioya Bigtime upsets in Stars and Stripes (7/14)

Arlington Park: Rahystrada takes Arlington Handicap on front end (7/14)

Arlington Park: Cozzetti shows heart by squeezing through tight hole in American Derby (7/14)

Arlington Park: Romacaca relaxes early, fights late to win Modesty Handicap (7/14)

Arlington: Love This Kitten may be hard to catch in allowance (7/13)

King: Taking a shot at the Arlington Park pick five (7/12)

Arlington Park: Silver Max stretching it in American Derby (7/12)

Arlington: Will short rest sap Musketier's strength in Stars and Stripes? (7/12)

Weekend Warrior for July 14: Sky Blazer surprise package at Arlington (7/12)

Arlington Park: Sky Blazer stepping up for Arlington Handicap (7/12)

Arlington Park: Silver Max returning for American Derby bid (7/11)

Arlington Park: Daddy Nose best going back to turf (7/10)

Arlington: Saint Leon takes it up a notch with Arlington Sprint victory (7/7)

Q&A: Rene Douglas, former jockey and current owner (7/5)

Arlington Park: Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint winners square off (7/5)

Arlington: Dorochenko takes 60 horses off grounds to Kentucky farm (7/4)

Arlington moves post time to 5 p.m. for Thursday card (7/4)

Arlington Park: Kitty in a Tizzy gets perfect trip in Chicago Handicap (6/30)

Arlington Park: Workin for Hops rejoins Stidham for Sunday turf feature (6/29)

Arlington: Maude S makes stakes debut in Chicago Handicap (6/28)

Arlington Park: Team Block putting new filly on turf (6/27)

Hawthorne schedule approved by state racing board (6/26)

Arlington Park notes: Alternation won't race until August (6/25)

Arlington: Sound Effect challenges Helicopter in battle of Polytrack specialists (6/22)

Arlington: Old faces and new stars on Prairie Festival card (6/16)

Arlington: Block loaded for bear at Prairie State Festival (6/14)

Arlington: Amazing Results would benefit from a quick pace (6/13)

Arlington: Caleb's Posse getting a breather (6/11)

Arlington: Nikki's Sandcastle finds way to win Sea O Erin (6/9)

Arlington Park: Mr. Vegas a player in Sea O Erin, if he starts (6/7)

Arlington: Stately Victor, despite back class, shaky proposition in feature (6/6)

Slots bill passes Illinois legislature, on to governor (6/1)

Arlington: Lotta Lovin looks like deserving favorite (5/31)

Keith Gisser: Positive gaming developments in Ohio and Illinois (5/30)

Arlington: Midwest Thoroughbreds proving to be major player at meet (5/30)

Arlington: Virginia Derby summer goal for Silver Max (5/28)

Arlington: Silver Max all the way in Arlington Classic (5/26)

Arlington: Upperline displays different style, same results in Matron (5/26)

Arlington: Ready to Unleash finally gets chance to run on Monday (5/26)

Arlington: Silver Max ready for Classic effort (5/24)

Arlington: Upperline tries to deliver in second try as Matron favorite (5/24)

Alternation sets sights on Stephen Foster Handicap (5/23)

Arlington Park: Silver Max tops Arlington Classic field (5/23)

Arlington: Lady Chesterfield blooming on synthetic (5/21)

Arlington Park: Havelock upsets Hanshin Cup (5/19)

Arlington: Ioya Bigtime gets easier foes in Hanshin Cup, but single turn is a question (5/17)

Arlington: Ann of the Dance has strong work for feature (5/16)

Arlington: Odds stacked against Hero of Order on Polytrack vs. elders (5/11)

Arlington: Apprehender challenges older foes in first try on Polytrack (5/9)

Arlington Park: Von Hemel stars branching out (5/7)

Arlington: Not easy finding winner in short field for turf feature (5/4)

Arlington Park, horsemen reach accord (5/3)

Arlington: Illinois fans may be barred from betting Kentucky Derby (5/2)

Arlington: Opening-day entries pushed back as contract dispute continues (5/1)

Hawthorne out-of-state handle up 33 percent (4/30)

Arlington: Horsemen and track far apart on contract as meet approaches (4/26)

Hawthorne: Denham seeks repeat in Milwaukee Avenue (4/26)

Jockey Eddie Razo Jr., 46, dies in explosion at home (4/24)

Hawthorne: She's All In hits new heights in Sixty Sails (4/23)

Hawthorne: She's All In runs away from competition in Sixty Sails (4/21)

Hawthorne: Arena Elvria seeks sixth straight in Sixty Sails (4/19)

Hawthorne notes: More mature Torres leads the rider standings (4/18)

Hawthorne: Plenty of questions in featured allowance (4/16)

Hawthorne: Done Talking may find himself on bubble for Kentucky Derby (4/8)

Illinois Derby: Done Talking finishes fastest to take Illinois Derby (4/7)

Illinois Derby: Distance, class questions for much of field (4/5)

Illinois Derby has spillover 17 entries at Hawthorne (4/4)

Midwest Thoroughbreds to use Hawthorne as training center (4/4)

Hawthorne: Illinois Derby attracting plenty of interest (4/2)

Fairmount: Purse account escapes the red, thanks to casino cash (3/31)

Oaklawn: No Spin eyes Arlington Classic (3/28)

Arlington adds overnight stakes to meet (3/21)

Churchill Downs Inc. posts record earnings for 2011 (3/12)

Hawthorne: Illinois Derby on WGN (3/6)

Hawthorne: Brueggemann looking at another big year (2/27)

Illinois: Number of stallions, mares on the decline (2/16)

Hawthorne: Purses up, barn area crowded as spring meet opens (2/15)

Giant Oak Illinois Horse of the Year for a third straight year (2/14)

Gulfstream: Cumulonimble seeks second straight in turf feature (2/13)

Arlington Park: Casino windfall boosts stakes schedule; new $400K race added (1/24)

Fair Grounds: Real Power out to show his grass form (1/24)

Churchill Downs Inc. and Jockeys' Guild reach agreement (1/23)

Fair Grounds: Suntracer steps up to Grade 3 company for Colonel Bradley (1/19)

Hawthorne: Longer meet results in average handle dip (1/3)

Elmer Polzin, Chicago turf writer and handicapper, dies at 87 (1/3)

Giant Oak retired to stud (1/2)

Hawthorne: Entry box overflows for final day of meet (12/29)

Hawthorne plans purse incentives to boost field size at spring meet (12/26)

Hawthorne: Choragus may get sufficient pace to launch rally (12/20)

Illinois approves Twinspires.com license (12/20)

Churchill Downs, Jockeys' Guild will continue talks about contributions (12/19)

Fair Grounds: Fast Alex, happy to be home, takes Tenacious by a nose (12/17)

Q&A: Chris Block (12/15)

Hawthorne: Real Power collects first career victory in Jim Edgar Futurity (12/10)

Hawthorne: Yankee Dealer heads Block trio (12/8)

Hawthorne: Class Break prevails in three-horse photo in Illinois Debutante (12/3)

Raul Martinez, dominant Fairmount Park trainer, dead at 73 (12/3)

Illinois puts off decision on account-wagering licenses (12/2)

Hawthorne: Catalano filly tries two turns in Whitworth (12/1)

Fair Grounds: Suntracer rallies to victory in Woodchopper (11/25)

Hawthorne: Giant Oak injury apparently not compromising (11/25)

Fair Grounds: Suntracer rallies to victory in Woodchopper (11/25)

Hawthorne: Giant Oak injury apparently not compromising (11/25)

Fair Grounds: Suntracer can emerge in Woodchipper (11/23)

Hawthorne: Karlsson, now a mother, returns to riding following more than a year off (11/18)

Hawthorne: Jockeys escape serious injury in two-horse spill (11/18)

Hawthorne: Giant Oak injured (11/17)

Hawthorne: Livesay enjoying second go-round (11/15)

Hawthorne: Block barn proves national force (11/15)

Breeders' Cup: Caleb's Posse mows 'em down to win Dirt Mile (11/5)

Stacelita sold, headed to Japan (11/5)

Breeders' Cup: Stephanie's Kitten up late in Juvenile Fillies Turf (11/4)

Mister Marti Gras overcomes slow pace to take Ack Ack (11/4)

Stan Bergstein, harness-racing giant, dies at 87 (11/2)

Hawthorne: Essence of Bubbles must prove she can handle turf (10/28)

Breeders’ Cup: Gio Ponti will start in Mile (10/27)

Hawthorne: No Spin far from lock on class drop in Royal Glint (10/27)

Illinois governor begins selecting racing board members (10/26)

Hawthorne: Janks runners win Lightning Jet, Bucks Boy (10/22)

Hawthorne: All Shrewd Operator needs is clean break in Lightning Jet (10/20)

Hawthorne: Willcox Inn will target Hollywood Derby (10/17)

Illinois governor says he will veto gaming bill (10/17)

Hawthorne: Block may send Giant Oak, Never Retreat to Breeders' Cup (10/17)

Hawthorne Derby: Willcox Inn remains dominant turf horse in Chicago (10/15)

Hawthorne: Willcox Inn stands out in Hawthorne Derby (10/13)

Hawthorne: Headache likely headed to Breeders' Cup Classic (10/10)

Hawthorne: Headache grinds out a big win in Gold Cup (10/8)

Never Retreat makes First Lady her fifth graded win of season (10/8)

Hawthorne Gold Cup distance puts Rule to the test (10/6)

Hawthorne Gold Cup: Giant Oak draws far outside in post 10 (10/5)

Hawthorne: Wekiva Wachee looks strong in turf dash (10/3)

Hawthorne: Aesthetics aside, things look rosy (9/29)

Illinois Racing Board votes to continue winter-spring racing at Hawthorne (9/27)

Arlington's business up slightly from 2010 (9/26)

Illinois Racing Board faces key decision (9/26)

Arlington: Pachattack to make next start in Spinster (9/23)

Arlington: Essence of Bubbles headed to Delta (9/20)

Giant Oak will join stablemate Mister Marti Gras in Hawthorne Gold Cup (9/20)

Arlington Park: Marketing Mix dazzles in Pucker Up victory (9/17)

Arlington: Pucker Up could be someone's stepping-stone to QE II Challenge Cup (9/15)

Arlington trainer Dorochenko a two-decade overnight success (9/15)

Arlington: Caleb's Posse headed to Indiana Derby (9/13)

Arlington-Washington Lassie winner Rocket Twentyone eyes Keeneland's Alcibiades (9/13)

Arlington-Washington Futurity's top three likely to run in Keeneland's Breeders' Futurity (9/13)

Hawthorne Gold Cup next for Awesome Gem (9/12)

Arlington: Shared Property proves talent trumps experience in Arlington-Washington Futurity (9/10)

Arlingon Park: DiVito's bargain babies step up to graded stakes company (9/8)

Arlington Park: Caleb’s Posse poses happy question (9/7)

Arlington: Amoss can make presence felt big-time again (9/7)

Arlington Park: Pass the Dice lands in tough spot for third start (9/6)

Arlington: Mister Marti Gras survives objection, inquiry in Washington Park (9/3)

Arlington Park: Happy Henrietta can continue a trend (9/3)

Arlington Park: Washington Park Handicap draws deep field (9/1)

Arlington Park: General Quarters to return to Polytrack in Washington Park Handicap (8/31)

Hawthorne Gold Cup purse increase to $500,000 approved by Illinois Racing Board (8/31)

Arlington Park: Saint Leon the one to catch in sprint (8/24)

Arlington Park: Ice having solid meet (8/23)

Arlington Park raising purses again (8/23)

Arlington: Tajaaweed disqualified from Arlington Handicap win due to clenbuterol positive (8/20)

Fairmount Park: River Bear holds home-track advantage in Illinois-bred sprint stakes (8/20)

Arlington Park: DiVito juveniles continue to impress (8/17)

Arlington: Another U.S. visit would make sense for Cape Blanco (8/14)

Arlington: Exotic payouts generous despite winning favorites (8/13)

Arlington Park: Cape Blanco takes Arlington Million (8/13)

Arlington: Stacelita struts her stuff in Beverly D. (8/13)

Arlington: Treasure Beach runs down Ziyarid to take Secretariat (8/13)

Arlington: Santina Dond comes out on top in Hatoof (8/13)

Arlington: Hooh Why scores first turf win in $61K Owners Stakes (8/12)

Arlington Park raises purses 21 percent, horsemen upset (8/12)

Arlington Park: Fires second in jockey challenge as Alvarado rides winner (8/12)

Arlington: Turf filly's arrival gives Proctor a boost (8/12)

Arlington: Cape Blanco, Treasure Beach work up a sweat during first morning on track (8/12)

Arlington Park, horsemen differ on impact-fee schedule (8/11)

Memories of John Henry's first Arlington Million (8/11)

Arlington: Look beyond just size in Secretariat (8/11)

Arlington: Spencer far better prepared for Million than he was in 2004 (8/11)

Arlington Million: Will travel take its toll on Cape Blanco? (8/11)

Arlington Park: Hatoof packed with possibilities (8/11)

Arlington: Defending Beverly D. champ Eclair de Lune will be longshot (8/11)

Arlington: Pachattack hopes for clean break in Beverly D. (8/11)

Arlington Park: Beverly D. the deepest in years (8/11)

Weekend Warrior for Aug. 13 (8/11)

Arlington: Block formidable with five runners in two Illinois Owners stakes (8/10)

Arlington Park: Wigmore Hall's jockey Turner no stranger to trail-blazing (8/10)

Arlington: Rider challenge pits past against present (8/10)

Illinois: $141 million in casino impact fees released to racetracks and horsemen (8/10)

Mark Guidry to resume riding career after four-year retirement (8/10)

Arlington Million: Hatoof kicks off $200,000 guaranteed pick four on Saturday card (8/10)

Arlington: Never Retreat has shot to become first Chicago-based horse to take Beverly D. (8/10)

Arlington: Mission Approved figures elusive Million target (8/9)

Arlington Park: Schwartz targets third Beverly D. win with Stacelita (8/9)

Arlington Million: Cape Blanco slight favorite over Gio Ponti (8/9)

Arlington Park: Clement shoots for unprecedented double (8/8)

Arlington: Secretariat principals get in turf works (8/7)

Arlington Park: Cape Blanco, Gio Ponti top list of Million pre-entries (8/6)

Arlington Park: Flights set to bring International Festival of Racing runners to Chicago (8/4)

Arlington Park: Hansen making the most with small band of runners (8/2)

Training for Arlington Million, Mission Approved ships in to Saratoga (7/31)

Illinois Racing Board extends deadline for 2012 racing dates requests (7/29)

Arlington: Maristar will benefit if turf feature moved to Polytrack (7/28)

Arlington Park: Never Retreat in Beverly D. picture (7/27)

Arlington Park: Top Surprize matures enough for Secretariat spot (7/27)

Arlington tightens purse strings again (7/26)

Arlington Million Day shaping up huge (7/26)

Arlington: Free Fighter's second Stars and Stripes win a new experience (7/23)

Arlington Park: Winchester the top gun in Stars and Stripes (7/21)

Churchill, Stronach renew HRTV pact (7/20)

Saratoga: Giant Oak arrives for Whitney (7/19)

Arlington Park: Havelock nips Country Day in Arlington Sprint (7/16)

Arlington Park: Cape Blanco looks like a Million starter (7/15)

Arlington: Country Day dangerous off layoff (7/14)

Arlington Park: Action on the turf course heats up (7/13)

Arlington: Stidham optimistic Willcox Inn has right stuff for Secretariat (7/12)

Illinois court favors tracks in fee dispute (7/11)

Woodbine: Team Block finds winner's circle with Never Retreat (7/11)

Arlington Million may be best summer option for Gio Ponti (7/10)

Arlington Park: Willcox Inn cruises in American Derby (7/9)

Tajaaweed ends stakes drought in Arlington Handicap (7/9)

Arlington Park: Fantasia handles the added distance in Modesty victory (7/9)

Firmer turf should enhance Willcox Inn's chances in American Derby (7/7)

Arlington: Wasted Tears threat up front in Modesty (7/7)

Arlington Park: Million Preview Day has international flavor (7/6)

Arlington: A She's Adorable returns from nearly a year layoff in turf feature (7/5)

Arlington Park: Weld looking for fourth American Derby win (7/5)

Arlington Park: Devil by Design gets perfect trip in Chicago Handicap (7/3)

Arlington: Ioya Bigtime targets 3 in row (7/2)

Arlington: Plenty of contenders in Chicago Handicap (7/1)

Arlington's first 2-year-old allowance matches debut winners (6/30)

Arlington Park: Alternation heading to Saratoga for Jim Dandy (6/29)

Arlington: Block veteran earns enviable speed figure (6/27)

Arlington: Hydro Power impresses in Springfield (6/25)

Arlington Park: Hydro Power looks live in Springfield (6/23)

Arlington: Hooh Why's past form would be good enough (6/13)

Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom may try turf this summer (6/12)

Arlington Park: Von Hemel thriving as road warrior (6/10)

Arlington: Helicopter takes suspicious drop for red-hot Rivelli (6/8)

Wasted Tears may be headed to Arlington for Modesty (6/7)

Arlington Park: No toss-outs among eight in feature (6/6)

Arlington: Zoebear still out for his breakthrough (6/3)

Arlington: Triple Check bolstered by Block numbers (6/2)

Sometimes, lightning actually strikes (6/1)

Illinois gaming expansion bill's impact on purses tough to determine (6/1)

Illinois tracks one signature away from getting slots (5/31)

Illinois House passes slots bill (5/30)

Arlington: Pachattack prefers Polytrack, but will target Beverly D. (5/30)

Arlington Matron a romp for Pachattack (5/28)

Arlington Park: Alvarado out with broken collarbone (5/28)

Illinois casino bill revived (5/27)

Belmont Stakes: Alternation works five furlongs at Arlington (5/27)

McAnally runners have summer engagements at Arlington (5/26)

Illinois gaming bill defeated (5/26)

Arlington: Willcox Inn starts Triple bid (5/26)

Arlington: Upperline leads Stidham's stakes pair (5/26)

Illinois gaming expansion bill introduced (5/25)

Arlington Park: Workin for Hops at the top of his game (5/23)

Arlington: Workin for Hops switches surfaces, impresses in Hanshin (5/21)

Arlington Park: Peyote Patty looks ready to roll (5/20)

Workin for Hops back to synthetic track for Hanshin Cup (5/19)

Arlington Park: Itinerant trainer lands in Chicago (5/18)

Arlington: Young trainer strikes twice (5/16)

Arlington Park: Santina Dond brings exotic form to feature (5/13)

HandiGambling 233 (Arlington Maidens) (5/13)

Catalano takes pride in his part in developing Animal Kingdom at Arlington (5/11)

Lone Star Park: Midwest Thoroughbreds, Autrey part company (5/11)

Prairie Meadows jockey held on drug charges (5/11)

Michael Baze autopsy inconclusive; jockey found dead was facing cocaine charge (5/11)

Arlington: Homeboykris aggressively spotted (5/9)

Hazelton back with small stable (5/6)

Taajaweed fit for comeback (5/6)

Arlington: Allowances tough to figure (5/5)

Kentucky Derby: Chicago man gets to make $100,000 win bet (5/5)

2011 meet opens with new executive in charge, top owner absent (5/4)

Hawthorne all-sources handle declines 13 percent (5/3)

Race-caller Dooley has surgery to repair detatched retina (4/29)

Ace Rich comes alive with two turns (4/28)

Luck With a Kiss has distance limitations (4/25)

Three-year-olds impress on Illinois-bred stakes day (4/23)

Pretty Jenny for 3-year-old fillies comes up strong among Illinois-bred six-pack (4/21)

Wonderlandbynight's back class offset by injury-related layoff (4/20)

Breeders' Cup overhauls Challenge program (4/20)

Illinois Derby a romp for Joe Vann (4/9)

Churchill's Alysheba Stakes next target for Giant Oak (4/9)

Illinois Derby has Watch Me Go in favorite's role (4/7)

Illinois Derby: Field swells to 12 when race is drawn (4/6)

Illinois Derby: Watch Me Go the headliner at Hawthorne (4/4)

Illinois Derby field far from finalized (4/2)

Illinois Derby purse boosted to $300,000 (3/31)

Hawthorne tries to beef up its field sizes by offering money to all race entrants (3/30)

Owner Calabrese plans to keep horses in Florida this summer (3/28)

Allowance feature offers no toss-outs (3/17)

Fairmount: Tough times persist as 88-day meet begins (3/12)

Hawthorne card called off for lack of entries (3/4)

Arlington expands list of qualifiers for three major turf stakes (2/22)

New Orleans Ladies first target for Dundalk Dust (2/18)

Haran putting hopes in one Illinois-bred stallion (2/18)

Hawthorne reopens admidst cold weather, chilly economic landscape (2/9)

Giant Oak closes strong to win Donn Handicap (2/5)

Penn National loses $59.5M on Illinois casino charges (2/3)

Illinois Derby purse cut to $250,000 (1/25)

Proposed Arlington schedule eliminates several stakes (1/19)

Illinois slots bill dies in House as legislative session ends (1/12)

Seans Silverdancer will step up in class in Silverbulletday (1/11)

Bill that would allow slots at Illinois racetracks advances (1/6)

Hawthorne posts gain in average handle (1/3)

Stewards restore Grade 3 win to Upperline, lessen penalty for Stidham (1/2)

Sudden thaw forces Hawthorne to cancel Thursday program (12/30)

Win by Table Games in Jim Edgar Futurity bittersweet for Block (12/11)

Dirt debut bodes well for Next Kitten in Edgar Futurity (12/9)

Seans Silverdancer may not be done for winter (12/6)

Seans Silverdancer handles stretch-out around two turns in Illinois Debutante (12/4)

Hawthorne: Papa Tango impressively wins debut (12/4)

Some uncharted territory for Block (11/29)

Double DQ elevates Giant Oak to winner of Clark Handicap (11/26)

Dundalk Dust splashes to Falls City score (11/25)

Coach Jimi Lee still dangerous at age 10 (11/22)

Quality down, but handle up at Hawthorne meeting (11/18)

The ordeal of Angel Stanley (11/11)

New turf course record - in a conditioned claimer (11/11)

Midwest Thoroghbreds putting up big numbers in 2010 (11/9)

He's Bonafide proves last year's Bucks Boy upset was no fluke (10/30)

New face St. Maximus Gato hard to gauge in Bucks Boy (10/28)

Block again has strong turf threat (10/26)

Giant Oak pre-enters BC Marathon (10/25)

Rise in handle leads to purse increase (10/25)

Battle between McPeek, Catalano may go right down to the wire (10/25)

Arlington names general manager (10/13)

Plan works out perfectly for McLaughlin shippers (10/11)

Arlington's president resigns (10/11)

Yankee Fourtune wires Hawthorne Derby (10/9)

Yankee Fourtune's late kick makes him a standout (10/7)

One down, one to go for McLaughlin (10/6)

Dundalk Dust's last may be better than it appears (10/5)

Coo C Note looking sharp (10/4)

Redding Colliery wires Hawthorne Gold Cup (10/2)

Hawthorne: Wind, slow track for Hawthorne Gold Cup Day (10/2)

Calabrese, Canani ready to get going at Calder meet (10/1)

Redding Colliery figures to have company up front in Hawthorne Gold Cup (9/30)

Strapped for cash, Hawthorne opens with smaller purses (9/29)

Arlington handle slumps (9/29)

Business as usual for 2011 racing dates (9/28)

Catalano breaks own Arlington wins record on closing day (9/26)

History Challenge: Hawthorne (9/24)

Awesome Gem won't defend Gold Cup title (9/24)

Long-absent Fast Alex resurfaces in turf route (9/21)

Baze's spot atop rider standings subject to change (9/17)

Zero-tolerance policy causing total confusion (9/16)

Turf sprints remain popular fare (9/16)

Convention recap, HandiGambling PPs (9/14)

Major Gain may veer toward grass (9/14)

The Futurity winner? Catalano, of course (9/11)

Catalano has two shots to extend recent dominance of Arlington-Washington Lassie (9/9)

Sherriff Cogburn skipping Arlington-Washington Futurity (9/8)

Dade Babe leads all the way in Pucker Up (9/6)

Dundalk Dust takes a shot in Pucker Up (9/4)

Gran Estrento continues to pay huge dividends for Stidham (9/4)

Country Flavor can give trainer a boost (9/2)

Thomas Tomillo, trainer, dies (9/2)

Hawthorne cuts stakes purses, live days for fall meet (8/31)

She Be Wild must wait until next year to race again (8/27)

Illinois Racing Board confirms testing change for etodolac (8/25)

Yankee Injunuity returns to races (8/25)

Baze a rider on the move up (8/24)

Debussy has BC Turf on calendar (8/23)

More anti-inflammatory positives at Arlington (8/23)

Debussy follows in Tolomeo's footsteps in informative day at Arlington (8/22)

Debussy stuns Gio Ponti in Arlington Million (8/21)

Debussy pulls 11-1 upset in Arlington Million (8/21)

Eclair de Lune gives Duchossois Beverly D. win (8/21)

Romans pays Paddy O'Prado big compliment following Secretariat win (8/21)

Arlington: Million morning turf report (8/21)

Rainbow View scratched from Beverly D. with tendon injury (8/20)

Five positives in Nick Canani barn (8/19)

Beverly D. becomes even more wide-open with scratch of Rainbow View (8/19)

Paddy O'Prado stands in Workin for Hops's way in Secretariat (8/19)

No greener grass than the Million's (8/19)

Gio Ponti can prove he's his same old self with Million victory (8/19)

Can't overlook European invaders in Arlington stakes (8/19)

Free Fighter should profit from distance in Stars and Stripes (8/19)

Slim pickings atop U.S. turf division (8/19)

Betting against (8/18)

A gentler Wigmore Hall stepping up in Secretariat (8/18)

Beverly D. win would be as big as it gets for Duchossois (8/18)

Hot Cha Cha can make a name for her trainer (8/17)

Gio Ponti gets post 6 for Arlington Million repeat bid (8/17)

Arlington Million still plan A for Gio Ponti (8/16)

Retired jockey Stevens hurt in training accident (8/15)

Gio Ponti tops 10 Arlington Million pre-entries (8/14)

Hawthorne purse cuts being discussed (8/13)

My Sugar Bear has upset shot (8/13)

Defections slice Arlington Million field in half (8/11)

Paddy O'Prado sticks with plan for Secretariat at Arlington Park (8/10)

Party of Eight soaring at age 9 (8/10)

Arlington to pit retired riders vs. active (8/10)

Tuscan Evening dies after workout at Del Mar (8/8)

Questions for top two choices at Arlington (8/6)

European contingent for Arlington Million taking shape (8/6)

Pace could separate Janks duo (8/5)

Successful Dan making long-delayed return at Arlington (8/4)

Taking a shot against the favorite at Arlington (8/3)

Gold for Cash lands in much softer spot at Arlington (7/30)

Dashel finds niche in Arlington turf sprint (7/29)

Tough spot for Kopitar's return (7/28)

King Ledley needs better racing luck (7/27)

Proceed Bee goes all the way at Prairie Meadows (7/25)

Ice Mist showing best form (7/23)

Douglas looking forward again (7/23)

Stotsfold ill, not coming for Million (7/23)

Five at Arlington test positive for clenbuterol (7/21)

Merritt can improve on already strong meet (7/20)

Million Preview results look strong (7/20)

Rahystrada holds on in Arlington Handicap (7/17)

Tuscan Evening controls Modesty pace (7/17)

Albarado off Arlington stakes mounts (7/17)

Grass racing gets a workout (7/16)

Account wagering curtailed in Illinois (7/16)

Tuscan Evening will be tough to catch (7/15)

Rivals meet again in Arlington Handicap (7/15)

General Quarters revives his saga (7/14)

Modesty comes up strong (7/14)

Souper Miss finds much softer spot (7/14)

Coach Jimi Lee closing in on $1 million (7/13)

Hot Cha Cha top-class, yet under the radar (7/13)

Moojab offers intrigue in return (7/13)

Gio Ponti back in the win column (7/10)

Tuscan Evening works for Modesty (7/9)

Northern Belle tries turf again (7/9)

Stakes-quality field in allowance (7/8)

Winning combination not carved in stone (7/7)

Seguro heads Arlington field full of potential talent (7/6)

Informed Decision gets job done in Chicago (7/4)

Arlington's leading trainer gets 15 days (7/4)

Upperline extends Stidham's hot hand (7/3)

Informed Decision clear choice in Chicago Cap (7/2)

Pace may not suit Snow Top Mountain (7/1)

Romacaca weighing options for weekend (6/30)

Slight edge to Cave Creeker (6/29)

Chamberlain Bridge eyes Pa. stakes (6/29)

Shadowbdancing heading to W.Va. (6/29)

Informed Decision gets green light for Chicago (6/29)

Shadowbdancing and Razo capture Cornhusker (6/27)

Chamberlain Bridge romps in Arlington Sprint (6/26)

Sellers returning to ride at Arlington (6/25)

Good distance for Chamberlain Bridge (6/24)

Dashel looking for 2009 form (6/23)

Stidham stakes horses keep rolling (6/22)

Blocks win one, lose one at Prairie Festival (6/19)

Catalano takes shot at a big day (6/18)

Festival card draws large, competitive fields (6/17)

Helicopter experiments on turf (6/16)

General Quarters will prep in Arlington Cap (6/16)

As usual, Janks goes all-out for Prairie Festival (6/16)

Sheppard rethinking Arlington stakes (6/15)

Catalano outfitted with some Sunday best (6/11)

Arlington to cut $725K from stakes purses (6/11)

Hot barns square off on Arlington turf (6/10)

Mint Julep 1-2 headed for Beverly D. match (6/8)

Graham guides Hot Cha Cha to victory (6/5)

Quite a Handful needs to progress (6/3)

Stidham well equipped for summer stakes (6/2)

This cast worthy of twice the money (6/1)

Tuscan Evening may head to Arlington (5/31)

Tizaqueena goes all the way in Matron (5/29)

Stonehouse succumbs to colic (5/28)

Romacaca seeks to extend Canani's hot hand (5/28)

Stidham sends out two contenders in Hanshin Cup (5/27)

Surface only question for Tizaqueena (5/27)

Matron draws large field (5/26)

Helicopter goes for four in a row (5/26)

Informed Decision may revisit Chicago (5/26)

Next stop unclear for Workin for Hops (5/25)

Free Fighter by two in Louisville Handicap (5/22)

Meier keeps comeback options open (5/21)

Difficult pair to separate in American Guineas (5/20)

Two can rebound in Arlington Classic (5/20)

Sprint stakes lure class fields at Prairie (5/20)

Stakes canceled, reinstated quickly (5/19)

Revolving trainers don't matter to Calabrese (5/18)

Proceed Bee shows surprising speed (5/15)

Rider gets himself back in the game (5/14)

Proctor has three in Illinois Owners (5/13)

A soft spot for Striking Hight (5/12)

Douglas files suit over injuries (5/11)

Tizdejavu looks rejuvenated in win (5/11)

With slots bill pending, Arlington looks ahead (5/11)

Slots vote delayed in Illinois (5/8)

Top-shelf talent in three races (5/7)

Churchill Downs Inc. tracks to leave NTRA (5/7)

New York board denies OTB deal with Arlington (5/6)

Anaan gets second shot on synthetic (5/6)

Ready for the next step (5/6)

General Quarters will target Arlington Million (5/5)

Good in 2009, but dull lately (5/4)

O'Neill's penalties put on hold (5/3)

Hawthorne manages small gain (4/27)

It's Catalano vs. Calabrese again (4/27)

Arlington meet opens with a few tweaks (4/27)

Shadowbdancing rolls in Bosselman/Gus Fonner (4/25)

Janks racks up a pair of stakes (4/25)

Drills say Shrewd Operator is ready (4/22)

Injury may end Cloudy's Knight's career (4/21)

Statebred sprints add spice (4/21)

She Be Wild injured and out of Kentucky Oaks (4/18)

Life At Ten best in Sixty Sails (4/17)

Life at Ten primed for Sixty Sails (4/15)

McAnally, Duchossois follow familiar script (4/15)

Never Retreat overdue for some good luck (4/14)

American Lion restores image in Illinois Derby (4/3)

Campbell, Razo heading elsewhere (4/3)

Illinois Derby a chance to step up (4/1)

Average daily handle up at Hawthorne (3/31)

Yawanna Twist ships to Illinois for shot at Derby (3/31)

Backtalk flaunts speed for Illinois Derby (3/30)

Ripe Tomato no lock in her year's debut (3/30)

Solid group eyeing Illinois Derby (3/27)

Win-machine Helicopter is no sure thing (3/25)

Scooter Roach still going strong at 11 (3/24)

Backtalk targeting Illinois Derby (3/17)

Schoolyard Dreams will move on to Illinois (3/15)

Bobs Tiebreaker a solid pick (3/13)

Blue Smoke Bess worth a look (3/13)

She Be Wild sits out Ashland prep (3/13)

Michael Baze prepares to move tack (3/12)

She Be Wild seeks redemption (3/11)

Windy City Cat returns home (3/8)

So far, so good for Fast Alex (2/27)

Lakeaway in a familiar spot (2/27)

Brueggemann looks to keep hot start going (2/25)

Catalano has winner 2,000 (2/24)

Stonehouse suprises in Mineshaft (2/20)

Hazelton to saddle final starter today (2/20)

Jockey Wade suffers neck fracture in spill (2/19)

Horse count up as Hawthorne meet begins (2/10)

Royal Express wires in Black Gold (2/6)

More dirt possible for She Be Wild (2/5)

Win Willy overshadows previous Essex champs (2/4)

Catalano still walking the walk (2/4)

A dozen to challenge She Be Wild (1/29)

Block mare looks for luck (1/28)

Illinois sets account-wagering fees (1/26)

Agreement increases Fairmount dates (1/25)

Giant Oak has year's first breeze (1/22)

Tiz Miz Sue just getting started (1/22)

Longtime owner disbanding stable (1/22)

Illinois-bred vs. former Euro in Col. Bradley (1/21)

She Be Wild sharp in work (1/21)

Gio Ponti takes dual Eclipse Awards (1/18)

Informed Decision nearly perfect in 2009 (1/18)

She Be Wild proves doubters wrong (1/18)

Arlington Million Day moved back two weeks (1/12)

Karlsson looking for wins, warmth (1/11)

Fairmount to race just three days (1/7)

Tiny movement a huge achievement (1/6)

Hawthorne meet shows declines (1/5)

Cup winners cranking up for 2010 (1/2)

Contested pace should aid Lakeaway (12/31)

Emigh heading to Oaklawn Park (12/30)

Princeville Condo consistently solid on turf (12/26)

Blinkers may bring out Marilyn's Guy's talent (12/21)

Dec. always difficult for Meiers - father and son (12/21)

Catalano dangerous in both allowances (12/17)

Afleet Deceit back from injury in sprint (12/16)

Souper Miss revisits the dirt (12/15)

Devient Behavior scores in Edgar Illinois Futurity (12/12)

Good weather for speed (12/11)

This may be Sheltowee's time to shine (12/10)

Fateful move that changed two lives (12/9)

Hawthorne cancels Wednesday, Thursday (12/8)

Snow puts card in jeopardy (12/7)

Sweet Lemon Chello powers home in Whitworth (12/5)

Arlington names new racing chief (12/4)

Cloudy's Knight changes surfaces again (12/4)

Churchill buys land from Duchossois Group (12/3)

Heavenly Lass has apparent edge (12/3)

No easy solutions to these two puzzles (12/2)

Court rules against Illinois casinos (12/1)

She Be Wild will pass on Princess (11/30)

Shadowbdancing looking toward Zia for next start (11/25)

Secret Kin tries to go longer (11/24)

She Be Wild a possible Delta Princess starter (11/20)

Lightning Jet cast reunites for encore (11/18)

Karlsson opts for change of scenery (11/13)

Churchill to merge with Youbet in $126M deal (11/11)

Emigh in Churchill Downs spill (11/11)

She Be Wild takes BC Juvenile Fillies (11/6)

My Time to Star sets sights on Delta Jackpot (11/3)

Two ex-claimers win stakes for Brueggemann (10/31)

Hawthorne joins in new wager (10/29)

One last start for Fort Prado (10/28)

Yankee Injunuity partners ante up (10/28)

Alvarado to have shoulder surgery (10/23)

New faces at top of standings (10/16)

Weather figures key for feature (10/15)

Illinois board approves Internet betting (10/13)

Greely won't be back at Arlington next year (10/11)

Proceed Bee wins as outsider at Hawthorne (10/10)

Carey to be ungraded for 2009 (10/9)

Impossible to ignore No Inflation in turf derby (10/8)

Auspicious Risk key to pick four (10/6)

Two horses for this course (10/5)

Breeders' Cup next for Awesome Gem (10/5)

Public Speaker wins Carey in slop (10/3)

Awesome Gem posts Hawthorne Gold Cup victory (10/3)

Ciao and Wise River target stakes repeats (10/1)

Win Willy stretches out in Indiana Derby (10/1)

Hawthorne Gold Cup takes on added impact (9/30)

Big Rushlet back on dirt for Brueggemann (9/30)

Gold Cup lures a diverse group (9/30)

Average all-sources handle falls 7.4% at Arlington (9/30)

Ability on dirt could trump Arlington form (9/29)

Hawthorne Gold Cup field taking shape (9/29)

Arlington: Adios to '09 (9/27)

Peyote Patty finishes Arlington meet 4 for 4 (9/27)

Going Ballistic, Jonesboro headed to Hawthorne (9/26)

Closeout classy, but not unbeatable (9/25)

Little change in dates for Illinois's major tracks (9/24)

Catalano points She Be Wild to Alcibiades (9/24)

Magnetic Miss a major threat on all surfaces (9/23)

Holiday Tap a solid contender (9/22)

Cloudy's Knight coasts in Kentucky Cup Turf (9/19)

Ballynoe upsets in Claire Marine (9/19)

Indiana Derby likely next for Win Willy (9/18)

Shrewd Operator yet to regain form (9/18)

Winter View can boost Sheppard mark to 3 for 4 (9/17)

Perez pursues charges after jockeys' room fight (9/16)

No Gold Cup for Stonehouse (9/16)

Knockout Bertie a mystery on Poly (9/16)

Win Willy makes return in Poly sprint (9/15)

Chicago shippers sweep Prairie Meadows Handicap (9/13)

Razo to hospital (9/12)

Selecting the right 'B' tricky (9/11)

Piscitelli opens door to possible BC appearance (9/10)

Da Mama stretches out on grass (9/10)

Stanley G. looks in winning form (9/8)

Breeders' Cup may be She Be Wild's next stop (9/8)

Graham doubles his pleasure at Arlington (9/7)

Gran Estreno wires Washington Park (9/5)

Jockey subs for injured brother (9/5)

Romacaca brings streak to Pucker Up (9/5)

Rumor Has It will run, gun, try to hang on (9/5)

Older crowd to celebrate holiday (9/4)

She Be Wild, Dixie Band give Catalano punch (9/3)

Church Service preps for BC Marathon (9/3)

Straight spinal injury confirmed (9/2)

Piratesonthelake questionable on turf (9/2)

Field not the best, but Washington Park is back (9/2)

Fields light as week begins (9/1)

Catalano holds strong hand (9/1)

The Fallen (8/31)

His Greatness not always dependable (8/28)

Straight family optimistic after surgery (8/28)

Brezing Rain tries again in allowance (8/27)

Apprentice Michael Straight may be paralyzed (8/27)

Illinois account bets made legal (8/26)

Cape Cod Bay in tough spot for turf route (8/26)

Finally, a suitable spot for Miss A. Bomb (8/25)

Sprint suits Cat at Play (8/24)

Calabrese gives Miller a boost (8/21)

Douglas back in hospital as rehab continues (8/21)

Two old-timers still stakes caliber (8/20)

Never Retreat an interesting newcomer (8/19)

Hobby hits jackpot with unlikely hero (8/18)

Bridgmohan a red-hot rider on turf (8/17)

Celluloid Hero rates shot with these (8/14)

Hawthorne, Arlington cut stakes (8/14)

Graham in contention for first riding title (8/14)

Several could go for lead at Arlington (8/13)

Arlington: Thursday wrap (8/13)

Less traffic for Full Flame (8/12)

Big plans for Just as Well (8/12)

Greeley's Angel steps up again (8/11)

Gio Ponti's future plans yet to be mapped out (8/10)

'Venetian' gets back on Poly (8/10)

Arlington: Million Day wrap (8/8)

Gio Ponti surges to Million win (8/8)

Dyanaforce rebounds in Beverly D. (8/8)

Take the Points finds his best game (8/8)

Times still quick; where's the heat? (8/7)

Presious Passion confirmed for Million (8/7)

Amoss looks strong in pair of allowances (8/7)

Pure Clan leads top contenders (8/6)

Calhoun runners strong in Top Flight (8/6)

Plenty of angles to consider in Secretariat (8/6)

Americans look the best in Million (8/6)

Compelling stories on big day of Grade 1 races (8/6)

A gift horse that keeps on giving (8/6)

Calhoun sends out the old guard (8/5)

Can Einstein's 'will to win' overcome jinx? (8/5)

Best to get familiar with these 5 foreign riders (8/5)

Holthus set to complete the cycle (8/5)

Europeans get used to foreign turf (8/4)

Rare distance adds to challenge in feature (8/4)

Clement sheds turf-filly label (8/4)

Gio Ponti tops nine-horse Million field (8/4)

Million's early leader no mystery (8/3)

Rumor Has It does his thing at Arlington (8/1)

Consistent turf mare Si Si Mon Amie faces softer (7/31)

Stream Cat hindered by weight in Rossi Gold (7/30)

Ciao gets softer spot in optional claimer (7/29)

Load a Chronic remains tough at age 9 (7/28)

Plenty of horses, but no standout at Arlington (7/27)

Lemonette does her thing (7/25)

Junior jumps to runner-up in jockey standings (7/26)

Lemonette squeezes win in Arlington’s $57,200 Gaily Gaily Stakes (7/25)

Oil Man, Proceed Bee breeze Saturday for Secretariat Stakes (7/25)

Vaquero gets softer spot on turf (7/24)

Communique looks for old form (7/23)

Two weeks out, festival fields coming together (7/22)

Surface key factor in Arlington sprint (7/22)

Arlington: Wednesday summary (7/22)

Granitz's pair strong in turf sprint (7/21)

Twice Punched shows 'pretty awesome' drills (7/20)

Peach Brew outruns rivals in Arlington Oaks (7/18)

Baird reaches 2,000-win plateau (7/17)

Spanish Baron at home on Poly (7/17)

Watch out SoCal - $155K Pick Six carry to Friday (7/16)

C. S. Silk gets back on Poly in Oaks (7/16)

Roundup: Promising Upperline, Voy Por Uno Mas mucho live (7/15)

Illinois poker-terminal plan excludes tracks (7/15)

Three threats from father, son (7/15)

Arlington ‘Cap winner Just as Well doing well Sunday (7/12)

Illinois funds still tangled in court (7/14)

Just Julian the sharp horse at Arlington (7/14)

Acoma's status for Del Cap hinges on Rachel (7/13)

You'll be hearing from these fillies (7/13)

Just as Well another successful invader (7/11)

Reb and Leparoux take American Derby (7/11)

Pure Clan much the best in Modesty (7/11)

Arlington Handicap seems like old times (7/10)

Giant Oak has found his niche (7/9)

Pure Clan looks to rally in Modesty (7/9)

Arlington Handicap attracts 13 (7/9)

Shift from Polytrack to turf for rematch (7/8)

Pure Clan looking fully recovered (7/7)

Ava Mae, Pathway strongest on the turf (7/7)

Peyote Patty best if she behaves herself (7/6)

Sheppard blazing a trail to Chicago (7/6)

Informed Decision cruises (7/4)

Sanchez does well working two jobs (7/3)

Illinois board faces $2 million shortfall (7/3)

Big plans for Informed Decision (7/2)

Big dreams for Rumor Has It (6/30)

Informed Decision ready for return (6/29)

Rumor Has It gets loose in Polar Expedition (6/27)

Terrain injured, euthanized (6/27)

Marquee Event gets setup of speed (6/26)

Kentucky longshot an Illinois favorite (6/25)

Setup suits Home's the Best (6/24)

Proceed Bee tough for Iowa Derby (6/24)

Fort Prado shows staying power (6/23)

Buckie Fires dies in Arkansas at 71 (6/21)

River Bear registers 25-1 upset in White Oak (6/20)

Major Rhythm still a serious player (6/19)

Gentleman Chester gets a boost from Borel (6/18)

Block loads up for the Prairie State Festival (6/17)

New tool slows times on Polytrack (6/16)

Illinois casinos claim foul (6/16)

Cherokee Queen takes slow-paced Possibly Perfect (6/13)

Informed Decision may be headed to Chicago (6/12)

Lack of pace hurts Communique (6/11)

Communique winding up for summer (6/10)

Douglas out of intensive care unit (6/9)

Supreme Court won't hear Illinois casino case (6/8)

Proceed Bee takes hard-fought Prairie Mile (6/7)

Silverfoot back at 9 with a victory (6/6)

Jermaine Bridgmohan moves tack to Chicago (6/5)

Theriot dropping appeal of ban (6/4)

Nine-year-old Silverfoot's still got it (6/4)

Hooh Why and Hoffman thrive on the road (6/3)

Douglas to receive tribute on Saturday (6/3)

Allowance race could propel Ciao into Modesty (6/2)

Douglas breathing without ventilator (6/2)

Nursery Rhyme finds a hole and runs through it (5/30)

Emigh gets win No. 3,000 (5/30)

Theriot suspension to start Saturday (5/29)

Alvarado picks up right where he left off (5/29)

Choragus, Sly Storm go head to head (5/28)

Douglas making progress after surgery (5/27)

Theriot appeals suspension (5/27)

Plans for Giant Oak are obvious (5/26)

Kimbo giving Gabriel barn a boost (5/26)

Two Arlington jocks unhurt in Monday spill (5/25)

Theriot suspended 30 days after Arlington spill (5/25)

Wildeydsouthernboy perfect on Arlington Poly (5/25)

Douglas remains paralyzed in lower legs (5/25)

Douglas could be paralyzed after spill (5/24)

Shadowbdancing runs off with Rasmussen (5/24)

Douglas to have surgery following spill (5/23)

Giant Oak rolls late in Arlington Classic (5/23)

Paisano Creek part of Catalano's new outfit (5/23)

Arlington Million winner to get Japan Cup berth (5/23)

Tizaqueena may go to Mint Julep (5/22)

Matron repeat won't come easily (5/22)

Stakes round up the usual suspects (5/22)

Mile on grass perfect for Consequence (5/21)

Giant Oak facing nine in strong Classic (5/21)

Shippers flock to pair of $50K's at Prairie (5/21)

Giant Oak starts road to turf bonus (5/20)

Von Hemel, Euphony adjust to Poly (5/19)

Hooh Why hangs on in La Lorgnette (5/17)

Hooh Why looks to relax in La Lorgnette (5/15)

Sly Storm tries mile on turf (5/14)

Giant Oak working rapidly for turf campaign (5/12)

Snapphok romps on a tiring turf course (5/9)

Rivelli gets off to blazing start (5/8)

Telling merits respect (5/7)

Hawthorne business slips (5/6)

Two old-timers attempt comebacks (5/6)

Tizaqueena rules home roost (5/5)

Voy Por Uno Mas wires in Radke (5/2)

Unless turf is firm, Hooh Why may withdraw (4/30)

Innovations key to luring fans to 2009 meeting (4/29)

Perennial leaders may find success apart (4/29)

Business down slightly as meet ends (4/25)

Stonehouse romps in Ill.-bred stakes (4/25)

Janks sends veteran crew (4/23)

Two veterans set for Illinois-bred card (4/22)

Giant Oak will point for Arlington turf triple (4/21)

Giant Oak to target turf race, not Derby (4/20)

Rain threatens turf feature (4/18)

Swift Temper leads all the way in Sixty Sails (4/18)

Roussel revved up for action (4/17)

Santa Teresita gets another dirt tryout (4/16)

Terrel Gore's patience rewarded with stakes win (4/11)

Hurta going for fifth win in row (4/9)

Giant Oak in top shape following Illinois Derby (4/8)

Recapturetheglory all too obvious (4/7)

Lawn back in familiar territory (4/4)

Musket Man fires again in Ill. Derby (4/4)

Buoyed by state fee, Fairmount hangs on (4/4)

Hurta proves lightning can strike twice (4/3)

Perfect Song figures to lead way in Ill. Derby (4/2)

Trainer risks perfect derby mark with Musket Man (4/1)

Perfect Song out for echo in Illinois Derby (3/31)

Pletcher enters three for Illinois Derby (3/30)

Illinois Derby next for Giant Oak (3/28)

Ky. invaders look strong in stakes (3/26)

Belong Again romps in sales stakes (3/21)

Maiden filly has big shot to win restricted stakes (3/19)

Hello Again faces easier, but still is in tough (3/18)

Von Hemel moves summer sights to Chicago (3/18)

Macho Again gives boost to Stewart (3/17)

One last try for Magnetic Miss (3/17)

Our Blaze may be better of pair (3/14)

Catalano rebuilding after split with Calabrese (3/13)

Not the perfect spot, but it'll do (3/12)

Realistic Houghton still needs convincing (3/11)

Bet on Victor gets test in return (3/9)

Shepherd jumps out with two wins (3/7)

Giant Oak impresses in work (3/7)

Meier returns from injury in fine style (3/6)

Late start shouldn't hamper Karlsson (3/5)

Still battling as centennial year begins (3/4)

In down year, Fairberry adds two sires (2/21)

Friesan Fire doubles up in Risen Star (2/7)

Block gets shot at big horse (2/4)

Calabrese lets Catalano go (1/26)

Santa Anita signal disrupted (1/19)

Hawthorne handle numbers mixed (1/19)

No vacancy on the backstretch (1/13)

For Block, watching Giant Oak worth a trip (1/9)

Racing ends but training continues (1/9)

Hurta climbs ladder with ease (1/5)

Lord of the Game fades - but stays healthy (1/2)

Hurta latest good claim by Tomillo (1/2)

Karlsson reaps rewards for winter workload (12/31)

After 20 days unhit, pick six pays $116K (12/29)

Officer Rocket pays quick dividends (12/27)

Icy track causes Hawthorne to cancel (12/26)

$1 million no longer earns spot among the top 100 (12/26)

Lui Luhuk out of comfort zone (12/23)

Six-figure pool no easy score (12/22)

Horsemen's voice calls for caution with Illinois funds (12/19)

Casinos ordered to aid racing (12/16)

Hawthorne cancels full day's card (12/15)

Choragus back in tough spot (12/15)

Summer's Empire collects third straight victory (12/13)

Sunland's climate suits Ocampo (12/12)

Riding at Turfway good move for young Meier (12/12)

Ideal spot for Summer's Empire (12/11)

Boyce thinking Ava Mae has family trait (12/10)

Illinois stakes set for '09 (12/9)

Ava Mae by two (12/6)

Emigh giving title bid his best shot (12/5)

Happy Henrietta isn't just a sprinter (12/4)

Proceed Bee to take southern route (12/3)

Giant Oak has a future on dirt (12/3)

Ex-sprinter adapts well to routes (12/1)

Nicks can topple high-priced rivals (11/27)

Racing aid bill passes in Illinois (11/21)

New light beams in Mitchell barn (11/21)

Don't count out longshot Distorted Groom (11/20)

Casinos appealing to U.S. Supreme Court (11/18)

Hawthorne bid for casino fails (11/17)

Radical Fringe to brave the cold (11/17)

Weather will be key in feature (11/6)

Rainy forecast complicates sprint (11/5)

Dee's Rose looks good despite layoff (11/4)

Janks wins three stakes, but that's not all (11/3)

Old timers battle to the wire (11/1)

Jose Adan sold to Godolphin (10/31)

Last hurrah for three sturdy mares (10/30)

Lewis Michael retired to Three Chimneys (10/29)

Rare dirt race for Fort Prado (10/29)

Unreal Rocket needs to go for lead (10/27)

Scoring Chick a solid favorite (10/24)

Wade leaving jocks' room for classroom (10/21)

Ex-maiden claimer Sugar Mom takes shot (10/17)

Track bids $150M for final Ill. casino license (10/16)

Wildeyedsouthernboy tries dirt in allowance (10/15)

Illinois horsemen join united group (10/14)

Calder stakes possible for Strait of Mewsina (10/14)

Hawthorne to bid for casino license (10/13)

Myboycharlie makes U.S. debut (10/11)

Baird brings home 19-1 shocker (10/11)

Dawn Raider tries to end Ness slump (10/10)

Hard to look beyond Adriano (10/9)

Big money lures Adriano to derby (10/9)

Big Al Cordes faces none to fear here (10/6)

Block lifts two out of maiden ranks (10/3)

Best Buddy no lock on surface angle (10/2)

Reavis runners right at home on familiar dirt (10/1)

Tour d'Aura or Ric Rac? (9/30)

Fairbanks runs to his odds in Gold Cup win (9/27)

Look past last-out winners (9/26)

Chicago circuit adjusts back to dirt (9/26)

Dynaman returns on week's rest in Carey (9/25)

Influx of casino cash on the horizon (9/24)

Gold Cup gets seven despite crowded calendar (9/24)

Handle drops, mostly at the track (9/23)

Top Illinois court won't review casino ruling (9/22)

You Dancing Devil romps (9/22)

Hall of Fame jockey Fires retires (9/22)

Stormy Ballad wins maiden in stakes (9/20)

Lack of pace may thwart Love Handles (9/19)

Turf sprint suits Amazing Results (9/18)

Apprentice Meier moves to California (9/17)

Proctor rides hot streak into sprint (9/17)

Stall has better time this visit (9/16)

Mustfuhr strong on turf, Poly (9/16)

Arlington gets longer season (9/15)

Terrain put up in double DQ (9/13)

Safely Kept one of many big fields (9/12)

Young Meier outriding his dad (9/12)

Have-not favored against haves in futurity (9/11)

Futurity draws 14 entrants (9/10)

Base Commander gets a shot (9/10)

'Candyman' won't be 19-1 again (9/9)

C.S. Silk cruises in Lassie (9/7)

Too Many Sins overdue (9/5)

Cloudy's Knight returns to the scene (9/5)

Bel Air Sizzle has strong late kick (9/4)

Any future stars among Lassie's 13? (9/4)

High-class sprinters get chance (9/3)

Big fields for Saturday stakes (9/3)

Lassie, Pucker Up crowded (9/2)

Sandburr leads a turf parade (8/30)

Meet puts three riders on the rise (8/29)

Little Mac Attack live on short-fields card (8/29)

Statebreds help fill out allowance feature (8/27)

My Dominick James remains unbeaten (8/27)

King A.J. throws his weight around (8/26)

Lewis Michael looks to be at his best (8/25)

Baja Morning liable to like Polytrack (8/25)

Lewis Michael upsets Pat O'Brien (8/24)

Mr. Nightlinger uncatchable again (8/23)

Pletcher loaded for juvenile stakes (8/22)

Call him 'Mr.' as a turf sprinter (8/21)

Can Strait of Mewsina get up? (8/20)

Winchester targets BC Turf (8/19)

Robertson wins four on Festival card (8/18)

Lewis Michael sharp for Del Mar trip (8/18)

General Charley changes tactics (8/16)

Sun for Fun vs. Lakeaway in battle of top trainers (8/15)

Stakes next for improving Rock Gold (8/15)

Two coming out of Sea O'Erin may be best (8/14)

Fairmount riders get pay increase (8/13)

Agastache back in familiar spot (8/13)

Ontrack handle showing decline (8/12)

Jose Adan returns off slow debut win (8/11)

Europeans likely to return this fall (8/11)

Spirit One tops 1-2-3 Euro finish (8/9)

Red-hot Mauralakana adds Beverly D. (8/9)

Winchester runs off with Secretariat (8/9)

For You Reppo one of many contenders (8/8)

Plan bought by IEAH Stables (8/8)

Sudan out of Arlington Million (8/8)

Stream Cat has Hurley in the game (8/7)

A world's fair in Chicago (8/7)

Spirit One's workout raises eyebrows (8/7)

Arlington grass grabs spotlight (8/7)

Precious Kitten can get purr-fect setup (8/7)

Tizdejavu figures to be out front in Secretariat (8/7)

Precious Kitten named as early pick (8/6)

Dreaming of Anna the hometown hope (8/6)

Happiness Is's streak at risk (8/6)

Archipenko starts on rail in Million (8/6)

Archipenko grows into a global talent (8/5)

Einstein enters Million amid best year (8/5)

Sprint could paint Lassie picture (8/5)

Million field looks like 8 or 9 (8/4)

Sky Mom reels in Dreaming of Liz in Oaks (8/2)

Ten horses probable for Million (8/1)

Sky Mom tops wide-open Oaks (7/31)

Precious Kitten coming for Beverly D. (7/30)

'Sweetness' in role of spoiler (7/30)

Rotary looks sharp, but is no sure thing (7/29)

Mr. Nightlinger riding hot streak to BC (7/29)

O'Brien plots Arlington raid (7/28)

Free Fighter's wake-up call (7/28)

Arnold finds success with shippers (7/28)

Karelian holds on in Sea o'Erin (7/28)

Dime super nets $46K (7/25)

Furusato makes test run for Pitts (7/25)

Lewis Michael returns in stakes (7/24)

Fast pace could boost So Busted (7/23)

Five foreigners prep for Million Day (7/23)

Twisting Road tepid pick (7/22)

Papa looks for repeat win (7/21)

Gio Ponti might try Secretariat (7/21)

Two horses with recency hold edge (7/18)

Ride Em Cowgirl a surprise on turf (7/17)

Archipenko looks headed to Million (7/16)

You Dancing Devil gets a break (7/16)

Lune Rouge needs freer rein (7/15)

Weather a concern for Sole of the City (7/14)

Ky.-based Arnold liking local Polytrack (7/14)

Archipenko may try Arlington Million next (7/12)

Stream Cat upsets Cosmonaut in comeback (7/12)

Karlsson just keeps on rising (7/11)

Cosmonaut shooting for three in a row (7/10)

Tizdejavu will try to do it again (7/10)

Late pick three hard to hit (7/9)

Unconventional methods led Tizdejavu to turf (7/9)

Unbridled Vicar needs a rebound (7/8)

Forever Together ruled out of Modesty (7/8)

Meal Penalty out of American Derby (7/7)

Unpaid Crusade gets softer spot (7/7)

Dreaming of Liz all the way (7/5)

Arlington Cap could draw eight (7/4)

Silverfoot regains form (7/4)

Not just another comeback (7/4)

Choragus may follow in quality footsteps (7/3)

Cloudy's Knight has tough act to follow - his own (7/2)

Pletcher runs two that might just wake up (6/27)

Illinois casinos file appeal (6/26)

Indescribable under new roof (6/26)

Decades of teamwork defy aging (6/25)

Forest Prince play probably lacks value (6/24)

Desert Party wins like he's special (6/23)

Gentleman Chester plays spoiler (6/21)

Track may up purse as a lure for Curlin (6/20)

May Night fits at the distance (6/20)

Last Gran Standing tops on recent form (6/19)

Fort Prado four-peat no easy task (6/19)

Smooth Air, Recapturetheglory both regrouping (6/18)

Holy Go could start Janks turnaround (6/17)

Dreaming of Anna's form remains solid (6/16)

Familiar target for Major Rhythm (6/13)

Dreaming of Anna dangerous on lead (6/12)

Tom Archdeacon tries to build on last (6/12)

Lucky Copy looks best on paper (6/11)

Harris fares better at Fairmount (6/11)

Red-hot Fires climbs all-time list (6/10)

Major Rhythm hangs on in Rossi Gold (6/7)

Impact-fee ruling yields more questions (6/6)

Silverfoot and Telling cross paths (6/5)

Court decision a windfall for Illinois tracks (6/5)

No progress in legislative relief (6/4)

Iowa Derby next stop for Smooth Air (6/3)

Rolling Sea starting out safe (5/30)

This derby looks like a match race (5/29)

Anyone destined for stakes? (5/29)

Feature race looks wide open (5/28)

Meal Penalty to stay put for American Derby try (5/27)

Arlington's Polytrack suits Indescribable (5/26)

Meal Penalty plenty good on turf (5/24)

Gestes to send Palanka City to Belmont for Prioress (5/23)

Pletcher, Kenneally double up (5/23)

Sporting Art outrunning his pedigree (5/22)

Much Obliged aims to bounce back (5/22)

Keith Desormeaux eyes Triple of his own (5/21)

Stutts arrives with Smooth Air and Cubs Fan (5/20)

Fires scores in stakes (5/17)

Mott filling Arlington stalls (5/16)

Statebreds prominent in top races (5/16)

Ciao faces tough foes in return (5/15)

Telling, a shrewd buy, tries turf (5/14)

Clever Strike takes huge drop (5/13)

Catalano extends hot hand to new rider (5/13)

Meal Penalty rides the rail (5/10)

Mount fee hike seems to be holding (5/9)

Pletcher barn dangerous times two in feature (5/8)

Nic the Quick looks ready for turf return (5/7)

Fires says retirement is near (5/6)

Lord Carmen cuts through the soft grass (5/3)

Happy ending to long career (5/2)

Rain might foul up Fort Prado (5/1)

Overall handle up at Hawthorne spring meet (5/1)

Illinois board clarifies mount-fee rule (5/1)

Unclear how jockey fee dispute will play out (4/30)

Track ready for second year on Polytrack (4/30)

Season opener lures 92 for 10-race card (4/29)

Instill upsets Stonehouse in Milwaukee Ave. (4/26)

Jockeys receive higher mount fee (4/26)

Jockeys balk until they get pay raise (4/25)

Janks's older horses show no signs of slowing (4/24)

Broussard still going strong (4/23)

Golden Velvet poised for big year (4/22)

Ryan's for Real rides rail to Hartack win (4/19)

Our Cat tries to rebound (4/19)

Beware of Block barn on turf (4/18)

Sixty Sails is Tessa Blue's race to lose (4/17)

Fairbanks overdue for trouble-free trip (4/17)

Hard times reflected in new meet's brevity (4/16)

Good and Lucky travels a long way (4/16)

Three Graces looks best in turf opener (4/15)

Campbell, Catalano start hot (4/12)

Apprentice Wade resumes riding (4/11)

Baird now has plans for Derby Day (4/9)

Recapturetheglory leads every step (4/5)

Geier tries to keep rolling with Rags (4/5)

Sweet Aptitude appears all too obvious (4/4)

Denis of Cork favored to punch Derby ticket (4/3)

Wolfson softens stance, ships Golden Spikes (4/2)

Denis of Cork has to reassert himself (4/1)

Illinois Derby cast taking shape (3/28)

Holy Thursday has fitness edge over main foe (3/27)

Sole of the City sharp but possibly vulnerable (3/20)

My Best Pal Red signals return of power partners (3/18)

Mr. Soul shows his potential (3/15)

Shadowbdancing tries sprinting in return (3/14)

Dreaming of Anna faces familiar foe (3/13)

Feature's field has zero early foot (3/12)

Blackberry Road targets Ill. Derby (3/11)

Brueggemann always ready for spring (3/8)

Little chill can't stop Hazelton (3/7)

Wade back in the saddle (3/5)

Horse total up as meet opens (3/5)

Cloudy's Knight, Kip Deville top Canadian ratings (2/20)

Catalano weighing key factors for Dream of Anna (2/14)

Youbet plans Illinois operation (1/29)

Razo off to fast start with eight wins (1/23)

Hawthorne handle slightly down (1/16)

Thornton tops Hawthorne riders (1/14)

Jockey Riggs enjoys breakout meet (1/11)

Washington Park scrapped at Arlington (1/11)

Belated debut for 10-year-old (1/9)

Illinois to test for steroids (1/8)

Lauer has good reasons to run (1/8)

Business slow as meet winds down (1/7)

Holy Thursday slight edge off second in last (1/3)

Sole of the City a threat on back class (12/31)

O'Connell's enters deja vu zone (12/26)

Emigh to follow Razo's move to Oaklawn (12/23)

Hawthorne cancels due to cold weather (12/23)

Injured teen talks of return (12/21)

Hawthorne scraps Friday card (12/21)

Riverson tries to repeat at same class level (12/20)

Life begins at 40 for rookie rider (12/19)

Kissit has the makings of a favorite (12/18)

Two-turn prep sets up Instill for victory (12/17)

Instill turns the tables on River Bear (12/15)

Board protects Gold Cup's status (12/14)

Runners with tags head sprint (12/14)

Wainwright-trained pair both live shots (12/13)

Hawthorne cancels Wednesday (12/12)

New slots proposal in Illinois (12/11)

Block enjoys 1-2 finish in Debutante (12/10)

Link to My Heart outruns stablemate (12/8)

Cloudy's Knight getting a break till '08 (12/7)

Debutante 11 all making dirt route debuts (12/6)

Thornton holds lead while on mend (12/5)

Hawthorne jockey Wade out of coma (12/4)

Meier plans comeback from broken arm (12/3)

Wade still in coma following Friday spill (12/3)

Jockey remains in induced coma (12/1)

Three riders down at Hawthorne (11/30)

Rocket Rodd set for vast improvement (11/30)

Templar's Cup can beat invader (11/29)

Iron Rogue steps up again (11/28)

Fillies face contrasting problems (11/27)

Catalano doing more with less (11/26)

Shadowbdancing looms large (11/23)

Fun with Phil can win against these (11/22)

Longer the better for Strait of Mewsina (11/21)

Illinois cuts Wolfson penalty (11/20)

Silverinyourpocket overdue for win (11/19)

Chic Dancer bids farewell in turf sprint (11/16)

Kid Soup rates a slight edge (11/15)

Meier still going to the front at 53 (11/14)

Celeritas vulnerable on the grass (11/13)

Margie Marie back on dirt for sprint (11/12)

Southern migration begins (11/9)

Front Court finds softer spot - and dirt (11/7)

Guidry to retire Saturday (11/6)

Cat Hop vs. Rivanna River in a battle of co-workers (11/6)

Robertson has his 'Hero' in feature (11/5)

Bombs away on Illinois-bred day (11/5)

Mighty Rule wins stakes debut (11/3)

Miss Macy Sue done for year (11/2)

Win Me Over tops Buck's Boy (11/1)

Janks running numbers in festival (11/1)

Wiggins conspicuous by absence (10/31)

Pierce-trained runners shouldn't be overlooked (10/31)

Good place to hit 'all' button (10/30)

Iosilver's fitness the question (10/25)

Cloudy's Knight lands on right track (10/22)

Cloudy's Knight holds on in International (10/21)

Jennie R. vs. Honour Colony - again (10/19)

Polysheba tough off her last (10/16)

Bold Hawk getting better with each start (10/15)

Bold Hawk by a head in Hawthorne Derby (10/13)

Bit of Whimsy upsets Dreaming of Anna (10/13)

Razo hopes to make most of second BC start (10/12)

Twilight Meteor should benefit from pace (10/11)

Distinct Delaware flavor to Hawthorne Derby (10/10)

Six New York shippers will test Dreaming of Anna (10/10)

Capricious primed for a peak race (10/9)

Big year leads Miss Macy Sue to BC (10/8)

Lookinforthesecret comes off narrow loss (10/6)

Cloudy's Knight again on the road for stakes (10/18)

Wade hopes to follow Talamo's example (10/17)

Cloudy's Knight's stature growing (10/5)

Winvictus may wake up on dirt (10/4)

Fort Prado's new dimension raises expectations (10/3)

Hot turf combo can strike again (10/2)

Houghton glad he's welcome in Chicago (10/1)

Student Council makes it two straight (9/29)

Classic Campaign gets up by nose (9/29)

Copper State gets sprint prep for stakes (9/28)

John makes move from Chicago (9/28)

Student Council tries encore performance (9/27)

Shippers look to dominate Carey (9/27)

Oust's win streak ends at five (9/26)

Hard-trying 4-year-old moves up (9/26)

Morse's main worry: travel (9/26)

Dancing Saints a bit iffy on new footing (9/25)

Parra going for the gold again (9/25)

A coup for Gold Cup by getting Student Council (9/24)

Street Sense headed to Turfway (9/22)

Slower times, tired horses on deep track (9/21)

West Coast Swing bound for Keeneland (9/20)

Arlington's handle increases (9/20)

Meier keeps eye on next generation (9/19)

Parade of favorites come home (9/19)

Back to dirt, with a new mix (9/19)

Jambalaya out for the year (9/19)

Arlington expands meet, slightly (9/18)

Meier rides 4,000th winner (9/17)

Love Handles runs down speed (9/15)

Purim needs better effort (9/14)

Ness spent $12,500 wisely (9/14)

Speed duel brewing in Ada L. Rice Stakes (9/13)

DiVito's summer a sunny one (9/12)

Mr. Mink shows new life (9/12)

Ultimate Goal no bargain as favorite (9/12)

Janks entry a contrast in styles (9/11)

How good is Shrewd Operator? (9/10)

Filly stakes winners set to run again soon (9/10)

'Liz' caps big day for Calabrese and Catalano (9/8)

Dreaming of Anna too quick for her rivals (9/8)

Yanez gets Voy Por Uno Mas to settle (9/7)

'Anna' has some hurdles to overcome (9/6)

Lassie, Matron both wide open (9/6)

Asi Siempre kept out of Matron (9/5)

Gold Case Motel romps in Soothing Waters (9/5)

Familiar pattern points to Mary Abbott (9/4)

Catalano may have another good one (9/4)

Demeteor ($48) upsets Rossi Gold Stakes (9/3)

Street Sense's BC prep up in the air (9/3)

Wicked Style making name for himself (9/3)

No Fault horse for the course (9/3)

Wicked Style by head in Arlington-Washington (9/1)

Holding Court bound to get an easier trip (8/31)

Gold Coyote seeks 4th straight win (8/30)

Riley Tucker among the inexperienced (8/29)

Two luck out in new posts (8/29)

'Pirates' fills void for DiVito (8/28)

Wise River looks ripe for a win (8/27)

T.J.'s Posse brings Virginia form (8/27)

Dead heat in Arlington Sprint Handicap (8/25)

Dangerous storms cause problems (8/24)

In Summation gets Poly, gives weight (8/23)

My Chickadee, Tour d'Aura, could relish surface switch (8/22)

In Summation invades Chicago in search of Poly (8/22)

Snapphok needs pace, and a vowel (8/21)

Pitamakan's record nets low Beyer (8/20)

Marietta flies home in Arlington Oaks (8/18)

You Go West Girl well-rested for Hatoof (8/17)

Mini Sermon latest Pletcher product (8/16)

Catalano sees another force (8/15)

He Loves Me Not thrives on Polytrack (8/15)

Two outages at Fairmount (8/15)

Iosilver sharp for return from 10-month layoff (8/14)

Jambalaya resting after Million win (8/13)

Yanez factor in Rey Del Sol's favor (8/13)

Jambalaya true rags to riches story (8/13)

Perfect trip for Jambalaya in Million (8/11)

Douglas gets a Festival win (8/11)

Shamdinan impresses in U.S. bow (8/11)

After Market scratched from Million (8/11)

Bad luck seems to follow Love Handles (8/10)

Afternoon turns sour for Catalano outfit (8/10)

Euros can collect the loot (8/9)

The Tin Man tackles After Market (8/9)

Citronnade faces test in strong Beverly D. (8/9)

U.S. looking like a Million (8/8)

Arlington signal moves to HRTV (8/8)

Biancone, Schwartz roll for a three (8/8)

Rail spot poses strategy question (8/8)

The Tin Man not ready to end career (8/8)

Churchill to stop releasing handle figures (8/8)

Lake Shabla should run well fresh (8/7)

Firmer U.S. turf may suit Danak (8/7)

The Tin Man not ready to end career (8/7)

Cayenne Red may be vulnerable to Without a Doubt (8/6)

After Market heads eight likely for Million (8/6)

The Tin Man among 11 possible for Million (8/3)

Celluloid Hero no longshot this time (8/2)

Meritocracy drops into allowance (8/1)

72 to vie for Claiming Crown titles (8/1)

McKee improves local record (8/1)

Piano Tunner already proven at this level (7/31)

Lewis Michael reaches new level (7/30)

Lewis Michael best in Washington Park (7/28)

Guccione's perfect local record on line (7/28)

Caruso tries to get back to winning (7/28)

Ole Faunty has done it all - except race on Poly (7/27)

Distance could be issue for Lewis Michael (7/26)

Washington Park lacks standout (7/25)

Lots of close calls this year for Janks (7/25)

Turf sprint looks like a puzzler (7/24)

Dreaming of Anna back to old ways (7/23)

Mott's monopoly continues (7/21)

Injury could end Perfect Drift's career (7/21)

Stidham gives jockey a leg up (7/20)

Washington Park takes shape (7/20)

Cosmonaut eyes repeat in Arlington Handicap (7/19)

Pleasant Strike figures to keep rolling in derby (7/19)

Dreaming of Anna must prove herself (7/19)

Easy spot found for Load a Chronic (7/18)

Perfect Casting arrives from Ireland (7/18)

Lewis Michael to try stakes again (7/17)

Strong fields taking shape for Million Preview (7/16)

Pavarotti fights back to win Round Table (7/14)

Top two looking for a little luck (7/13)

Dominican dominant - on paper (7/12)

Footing key in turf sprint (7/11)

Dominican's post-Derby career begins (7/10)

Brownie Points headed back to turf (7/10)

Ballet Pacifica can keep trainer on roll (7/9)

Fort Prado cuts it close (7/7)

'Anna' eyes Va. Oaks (7/6)

Fort Prado has festival's number (7/5)

White Oak distance appears perfect for Caruso (7/5)

Two stand out in solid turf feature (7/4)

Always First just gets there (7/4)

Pletcher filly quite playable (7/3)

Zimmerman finds success in Texas (7/2)

Always First sometimes second (7/2)

Illinois riders sue for fees (6/29)

Cayenne Red keeps rolling on Polytrack (6/29)

A revitalized Demeteor tries Polytrack (6/28)

Jennie R.'s form flatters two in allowance (6/27)

Polytrack enables 'Cane' (6/26)

Expect to see Pleasant Strike at least once more (6/25)

Pleasant Strike romps (6/23)

Time Squared a no-go on short rest (6/22)

Vaunt in fine spot to stretch out (6/21)

Business figures all healthy (6/20)

Where next, Lady Belsara? (6/19)

Rey Del Sol going good (6/18)

Lady Belsara wires Chicago (6/16)

Stakes looks right for Pretty Jenny (6/15)

Illinois gambling bill fails (6/14)

Board denies Houghton's appeal (6/14)

Dreaming of Anna main zip in Regret (6/14)

Victorina's last an aberration (6/14)

Horsemen oppose higher fees for jockeys (6/13)

Better Talk Now likely not coming for Million (6/12)

Churchill buys AmericaTab (6/12)

Block sizzles in first-time turf routes (6/8)

Trainee tops field, if she runs (6/7)

Longer stretch suits Mr. Soul (6/6)

Catalano confident his champ still has right stuff (6/5)

Dreaming of Anna gets off schneid (6/2)

Arlington shippers seek Plate glory (6/1)

Illinois gaming bill passes (6/1)

Tiganello beatable as favorite in Mister Gus (6/1)

Wanted: Dreaming of Anna of old (5/31)

Dreaming of Anna switches to turf (5/30)

The Tin Man joins elite old-timers list (5/29)

Rain gave boost to Hanshin Cup winner (5/29)

Tom Archdeacon scores upset in Awad (5/28)

Spotsgone on mark in Hanshin (5/26)

Pletcher string fitting in just fine (5/25)

Banned rider Houghton sues Arlington (5/25)

Another shot for Lewis Michael (5/24)

Repeat won't be easy for Gouldings Green (5/23)

Arran Pilot wins after 3-year layoff (5/23)

Boss keeps tabs on Regent Spirit (5/22)

Bluesbdancing by a head at Arlington (5/19)

More bettors, bigger fields drive handle up (5/18)

Hickey manages to keep busy (5/18)

Plan B for Coach Jimi Lee (5/17)

Pretty Jenny liable to turn the tables (5/17)

Chic Dancer a standout on this turf course (5/16)

Plan B for Coach Jimi Lee (5/17)

Pretty Jenny liable to turn the tables (5/17)

Chic Dancer a standout on this turf course (5/16)

Janks has Modjadji at a mile (5/15)

Distorted Groom aims to keep form (5/11)

Copper State tries one-turn mile (5/10)

Guccione takes Blunt Man Handicap (5/9)

Lewis Michael primed for stakes win (5/9)

Busy weekend at windows (5/8)

Fort Prado still going strong (5/5)

Clean start for Polytrack (5/4)

Guidry hits 5,000 wins (5/4)

Fort Prado a favorite with flaws (5/3)

Polytrack lures 'em in for opener (5/2)

Illinois slots bill moves on (5/1)

Entry box stuffed for Arlington's opener (5/1)

Wiggins romps in Milwaukee Avenue repeat (4/27)

Blue collar meeting concludes (4/27)

Wiggins looks for repeat in Milwaukee Avenue (4/26)

Arlington bans Houghton (4/25)

Wiggins seeks repeat in handicap (4/25)

Polytrack passes first test on a rainy day one (4/25)

Stakes winners may share card again (4/24)

Master Command all alone (4/21)

Season's first race for babies (4/21)

Lewis Michael on brink of success (4/20)

Two give flair to NJC Cap (4/19)

Mo Cuishle seeks return to form (4/19)

Churchill, Magna sell signal (4/18) Polytrack installation all but complete (4/18)

Few willing to face NJC Cap's big two (4/18)

Always close, rarely there (4/17)

Hawthorne cards expanding to 10 races (4/14)

Ocampo proves good enough for Arlington (4/13)

Post may make all the difference (4/12)

Lewis Michael out to turn tables on Midnight Lute (4/12)

Lord of the Game progressing (4/11)

Peace and Joy stakes claim as track's top sprinter (4/11)

Back in the game, Zimmerman hits Texas (4/10)

Pace favors Gotta Good Feeling in sales stakes (4/10)

Easy score for Cowtown Cat (4/7)

Illinois court rules against tracks (4/6)

Walder going to Arlington, not Calder (4/6)

Mr. Mink appears sharp (4/5)

Cobalt Blue, Cowtown Cat seek to move up (4/5)

Bold Start, McPeek both get second shot (4/5)

Three take a pass on Illinois Derby (4/4)

Arlington adding second finish line (4/3)

Derby draws some unusual suspects (4/3)

Arlington trackwork goes on (3/29)

Advantage to City Number (3/29)

Touch Em All, Alone at Last meet again (3/27)

'Awesome' ends long drought (3/24)

Four back from recent past meeting (3/22)

Two get second wins of meet (3/21)

Two hurdles for Rich Fantasy (3/21)

Rolling Sea wins No. 3 (3/17)

Quite Acceptable has room to improve (3/16)

Three chances for Asmussen (3/15)

Straight Line a stranger here (3/15)

Nerinx's road show continues (3/14)

Trainer upbeat after Cloudy's Knight's near-miss (3/14)

Le Jester fits even on rise (3/13)

'Blues' never wavers (3/10)

Field sizes manage to hold steady (3/9)

Either Pretty Jenny or Modjadji a major contender for Janks (3/8)

Whoa! Pletcher horse at a price in Muniz (3/8)

Pair of quality veterans back on the scene (3/7)

As usual, Martinez the trainer to catch (3/7)

Pirate Ship's season debut on favorite course (3/6)

State's poor relation carries on (3/3)

Here they are again (3/3)

Hawthorne cancels in wind (3/2)

Given the circumstances, Emigh content in Chicago (3/2)

Locals sharper than invader (3/1)

Arlington settles housing lawsuit (3/1)

'Ormond' assets offset long layoff (2/28)

Mrs. Queenie won't be hindered by post (2/27)

Weather is cold, but welcome is warm (2/23)

Dreaming of Anna back on turf (2/23)

With blinkers on, Star By Design a new horse (2/22)

Purses a concern as Hawthorne opens (2/21)

These trainers and horses laugh at the cold (2/21)

Hawthorne will let banned jockeys ride (2/14)

Arlington opts for Polytrack as new surface (2/6)

Gun Salute back after layoff of nearly a year (1/27)

Wrenice upset at Delta (1/27)

Magna to let Douglas ride (1/26)

Block pair know how to win (1/11)

Sinopoli acting as Illinois chairman (1/10)

Million Day lineup adds Sea O'Erin Mile (1/10)

Maryland races jump in handle while Hawthorne is down again (1/4)

Douglas rides race in Illinois (1/2)

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