'We'll just have to see': Churchill Downs CEO leaves Arlington's future uncertain
The future of Arlington International Racecourse wasn't made any clearer Thursday when its corporate owner discussed the historic track and its other suburban interests with investors. During a quarterly earnings call Thursday morning, Churchill Downs Inc. CEO Bill Carstanjen reiterated the company's commitment to keep the Arlington Heights racetrack open through 2021 -- leaving its long-term future in limbo -- while he doubled down on a decision not to seek slots and table games once seen as a lifeline for the struggling horse racing industry.