Hi
Will be visiting Chicago for the first time arriving November 4th. Just wondering if there are any suggestions on where best to watch the Breeders Cup horseracing that weekend. My partner is a horse racing fan and just want to know where is Chicago would be best to watch this. We are staying on South Michigan.
Many thanks.
Do you want to bet or just watch?
Arlington Park has a Breeder's Cup special where you can watch and bet the races from their "million room." I can't imagine a better place in the Chicago area to watch the races. It is a bit pricey ($42) but includes breakfast and lunch and a table in one of nicest racing rooms in the country. (I'll be in Louisville watching it live!)
Go to the Arlington website it is a featured offer right now.
Both beting and watching if possible. If thats not possible watching will do !
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142 helpful votes You can watch from the comfort of your hotel if you want. The Friday races are on ESPN2, and the Saturday races are split between ABC and ESPN. I like to bet the races in the A.M. early P.M. at the local OTB and then come home to watch in the comfort of my home. The closest OTB's to your location woukld be the Weed St. location mentioned above, or closer yet 540 N. LaSalle St. 312/644-4477. If you would like to mix some live racing with the Breeders Cup head out to Hawthorne in the near west suburb of Cicero. http//www.hawthorneracecourse.com
Go to Arlington, if you have never been there. We went there during the Derby and it was alot of fun. Even made a little $$.
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