Historical Racing Progresses In Illinois

A 45-day comment period has begun on the Illinois Racing Board's draft rules allowing Illinois racetracks to offer historical racing machines. The Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association said the rules are vague regarding splitting revenue between purses and track owners, specifically, language defining what races can be used in the terminals. The state’s largest racetrack, Arlington Park (l.), is taking a wait-and-see approach.