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Several Members of Jockey Colony to Participate in Homestretch for Heroes 5K
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (Aug. 7, 2014) – Each year the Arlington International Racecourse jockeys participate in a charity event leading up to the Arlington Million. This year, the local riders have selected to raise money for Salute, Inc. with several members of the colony participating in the Homestretch for Heroes 5K Run on Tuesday, August 12.
In addition, Arlington's jockeys will be collecting donations from among their peers to donate to the cause and Arlington International Racecourse will match the amount of money raised by the colony.
Among the jockeys committed to running or walking in the Homestretch for Herores 5K are Sheldon Russell, Chris Emigh, Emmanuel Esquivel, Santo Sanjur, Joel Campbell, Rolando Aragon and Joel Campbell.
The Homestretch for Heroes is a unique and exciting race that takes place on the grounds of Arlington International Racecourse and finishes with the final ½-mile on the actual racetrack. The race will be called by Arlington's track announcer John Dooley and there will be a live call to post when the race begins at 6:30 p.m. Win, Place and Show awards will be presented to the first, second and third-place finishers (male and female) in the track's Winner's Circle.
Individuals can register to run or walk in the Homestretch for Heroes 5K online at https://www.signmeup.com/site/reg/register.aspx?fid=7F2V0J7.
About Salute, Inc.: To passionately pursue meeting the financial, physical and emotional needs of military service members, veterans and their families. We strive to raise awareness of their sacrifices and provide a safety net to ensure every military family is treated with honor and dignity.
About Arlington International Racecourse The Chicago area's premier Thoroughbred racetrack located in Arlington Heights, Ill, Arlington will run an 89-day meet in 2014 from Friday, May 2 through Sunday, Sept. 28. Arlington International Racecourse, whose parent company is Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN), also operates 11 off-track, simulcast-wagering facilities in Arlington Heights, Aurora, Chicago, East Moline, Waukegan, Villa Park, Rockford, South Elgin, Hodgkins, McHenry and Orland Hills. Arlington International Racecourse is a proud member of America's Best Racing. Information on Arlington International Racecourse and Trackside OTB can be found online at www.arlingtonpark.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/arlingtonpark and www.facebook.com/tracksideotb, and on Twitter at @Arlington_Park for the latest happenings, @arlingtonracing for the latest racing news and @tracksideotb for all things pertaining to off-track wagering.
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David Zenner│Senior Manager of Communications
Arlington International Racecourse
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