Although Horse Racing started in the seventeenth century, high-level Horse Racing didn\'t come to Illinois until 1909.
Included is some of the glorious history of famous tracks: Hawthorne, Arlington, and Sportsman\'s Park..
The history of Horse Racing in Illinois was largely due to Families in the Horse Racing industry.
Although Horse Racing started in the seventeenth century, high-level Horse Racing didn\'t come to Illinois until 1909