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From Bloodhorse:

"Noted racing analyst and communications professional Brian W. Spencer has been named general manager of Horse Player NOW, effective January 1, 2018. The announcement marks an exciting change to the landscape of one of America's leading player development and content delivery brands. Horse Player NOW owner Jeremy Plonk will continue to lead the company's executive structure, while Spencer will manage the daily operation and content strategies."

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From the Paulick Report:

"Having returned from four broken necks to compete at a top level, jockey Francisco Torres said Saturday morning that he is retiring from the saddle after 32 years to pursue another career in horse racing."

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From the ITHA:

"Despite fewer horses running than the year before, more money was bet on Arlington races during 2017 than in 2016 – appreciably more, and by all statistical measures."

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 Thanks to the Daily Herald: 

Images from the Arlington Million

Story from the Chicago Tribune:

Beach Patrol, Dacita give owner Sol Kumin big day at Arlington Million

From the DRF:

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – He won his first three starts and beat subsequent Louisiana Derby winner Girvin in a minor Fair Grounds stakes race over the winter, but Cowboy Culture came into the Grade 3, $100,000 Arlington Classic on Saturday following definitive defeats at Gulfstream and Keeneland.

He came out of it looking like the same 3-year-old of considerable promise seen last winter after drawing away to a 5 3/4-length victory, a wide margin for a colt who hadn’t yet made the

From itharacing.com

Marcus Hersh recaps the action of Arlington's May 19-20 weekend..

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From itharacing.com

Marcus Hersh recaps the action of Arlington's May 12-14 weekend, including the Hanshin Cup.

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From the Paulick Report:

"Dundalk 5's Crewman again proved his affinity for synthetic footing when returning to the Polytrack to post an upset in Saturday's Grade III $100,000 Hanshin Cup at Arlington International Racecourse, giving his trainer Dee Poulos her first graded stakes win. The Hanshin was run for the 23rd time as an exchange race with the Japan Racing Association."

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