I wasn’t aware he owned Hill N Dale in Illinois, no wonder they never wanted to allow visitors.

But I think the original partner with Hill N Dale broke off and set up the one in Kentucky which has bloomed in moving to Xalapa, although the first Kentucky one was beautiful but I can’t wait to visit this new one!

Professional photographer Vanessa Ng of Horse-Races.Net ***THE REAL HRN -- THE ORIGINAL SINCE 1994*** was at Arlington International Racecourse on Saturday for the final edition of the International Festival of Racing. Photos here:

http://forums.delphiforums.com/alexbrown/messages?msg=64673.30

There is so much in this article that I would never have thought of on my own. Your content gives readers things to think about in an interesting way.

His son is blaming politicians, why didn’t they sell their other casino, put one in at Arlington?

https://www.paulickreport.com/news/the-biz/craig-duchossois-blame-politicians-not-churchill-downs-for-arlington-parks-demise/

Saw the article and did not read.  I blame CDI for this.

https://www.paulickreport.com/news/ray-s-paddock/the-bitter-end-arrogance-of-arlington-park-management-washes-away-memories-of-a-better-time/

https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/this-side-up-a-million-memories-from-heaven-to-hell/

good article, and didn't know about  his WWII days, but lucky throughout his life, except now,as think this will be added to his legacy, the fall of Arlington Park

I agree.

Petrillo is just the kind of person that CDI has become

https://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20210901/jim-odonnell-carstanjen-churchill-inc-stumble-trying-to-defend-petrillo