I used to enjoy playing Hawthorne, but don't even look at it anymore. CDI killed the Illinois Derby to damage AP's competitor. AP is a great venue, but I don't like their small fields (didn't they run a couple of 2-3 horse field races last year?). Been to Fairmount a few times to bet simulcasting and watch a few live races; old beat up place, but its still a racetrack which is fine by me. Really hate that they tax your winning bets-I vowed never to go back.
Just bought a piece of a 2 y/o filly that may be running later this summer at Arlington. Love that Chicago area traffic
