Dick Duchossois
Did the death knell grow louder for Arlington Park on Wednesday?
Or was it instead some high-stakes chin music served up by management of Churchill Downs Inc. toward Illinois state legislators about the future of the teetering local oval?
CDI stated an intent to conduct live racing at (Arlington Park) only through the 2020 and 2021 seasons, citing a burden of purse contributions at an unacceptable “tax rate” as the primary reason for its decision to not apply for table and video gambling with the Illinois Gaming Board.
But Dick Duchossois, the chairman emeritus who, by his own admission, is watching the unfolding theatrics from a deck chair, noted wiggle room in Carstanjen’s ominous words.
“Churchill Downs Incorporated will not close Arlington Park,” the 97-year-old industrialist said. “The Illinois state legislature will close Arlington Park. Only its members can change things.
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