Presque Isle Downs owners haven't come through on racing upgrades
If Churchill Downs Inc. is willing to sell Arlington Park racetrack near Chicago, that can’t be a good sign for the future of horse racing. Arlington was one of the nation’s premiere tracks, but Churchill officials told the Illinois Racing Board in September 2019 that racing dates beyond 2021 could not be guaranteed. Now the 326-acre racing complex appears to be headed for redevelopment for use as private e estate and retail outlets. The significance of this for Erie is that Churchill Downs, which also owns Presque Isle Downs & Casino, appears to not be as dedicated to horse racing as man...
Source: goerie.com