Fairmount Park ends 2019 season with big changes on the horizon
Fairmount Park could look quite a bit different in the coming years with a casino, sports book and more live racing planned for the track.
Fairmount Park hosts horse racing for area fans
Fairmount Park spokesman Jon Sloane talks about the track, the state of horse racing in Illinois and the future for the sport and the track.
June 12, 2012 Jay Randolph Bobble Head Day at Fairmount Park
The first time that a bobble head was offered as a promotion at Fairmount Park in Collinsville, Illinois. This clip was the presentation of a special trophy to Jay Randolph before the first race on Jay Randolph Bobble Head Day.
Thouroughbred starting gate Fairmount Park
Watch number 7 as it comes out of the gate. It is so fast. and sorry about the guy that got in the way in the end of the video.
Fairmount Park Harness Races 1987
A few races from Fairmount Park in December 1987.
Fairmount Park (SIR RICHARD ERIC)12/22/97
SIR RICHARD ERIC winning with Johnny Podres Jr driving.
Collins Park - Collinsville Illinois
Uptown Coordinator Leah Joyce gives an overview of the Collins Park Project and the new entryway into the West side of Collinsville Main Street.
Interesting People #805 John L. Rotz
Host Ed Sutkowski talks with John L. Rotz a Hall of Fame Jockey.
After graduating high school in 1952, Mr. Rotz worked at Fairmount Park Racetrack in Collinsville, Illinois as a groom, hot walker, and exercise rider. And then he began riding professionally in 1953. Nicknamed Gentleman John because of his polite demeanor, he gained a reputation for being able to handle temperamental Thoroughbreds.
During a 20-year riding career, Mr. Rotz rode in 20,286 races and won 2,907 races, i.e., a winning percentage of 14.3%, including 11 major wins. He won more stakes races than any other jockey in American racing. He earned two wins in the American Classic Races, the first coming in 1962 when he rode Greek Money to victory in the Preakness Stakes, A year earlier, he had finished second in the Preakness aboard Globemaster and earned another second place finish in 1968 with King Ranch's Out of the Way. He got his second Classic race win aboard High Echelon in the 1970 Belmont Stakes. Mr. Rotz was inducted in the United States' National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in 1983.
In 1973, Mr. Rotz was voted the George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award, given to a jockey in North America who demonstrates high standards of personal and professional conduct, on and off the racetrack. He retired from riding that year following surgery for a foot injury, but he remained active in the industry, working for ten years as a racing steward at various racetracks in Louisiana, Ohio, Delaware and New York. While working at Thistledown Racecourse in North Randall, Ohio in 1975, he met his wife, Mary, whose sister was a horse trainer at the track.
Original Air Date: 2/29/2012
Tour of Illinois storms, through sights and sounds
As deadly storms and tornadoes tore through Illinois, residents described their experiences. For more video, visit subscribe to this channel, or follow us @TribVideo.
The Seven Gates of Hell in Collinsville, Illinois
The 7 Gates of Hell near Collinsville, Illinois, site of Occult Rituals, Animal Sacrifices, and Malevolent Spirits. May 5, 2015
City Spotlight 202 - Effingham
Newly elected Mayor Jeff Bloemker and Effingham Economic Development Director, Todd Hull discuss the current issues and latest happenings in Effingham, IL, including the building of the new sports complex and the new library. Also, an interview with Effingham Director of Tourism, Jodi Thoele on the busy music and festival scene in Effingham.
East of the River: Cahokia Mounds
Take a tour of the largest prehistoric Indian site in America at the Cahokia Mounds in Collinsville, Ill.
Scott Air Force Base: A Century of Service
Credit: Airman 1st Class Lorna Booze | Date Taken: 01/06/2017
Scott Air Force Base's story began in the expansive fields of Illinois in 1917, as a small flying station. Now it represents a joint force showcase team and in 2017 we celebrate our 100th year of service to the Nation.
Finalists for Fairmont City Manager visit area for final hiring process
Finalists for Fairmont City Manager visit area for final hiring process
My first time on a race track | Blackhawk Farms Raceway IL ((Ferrari 458 Italia))
My first lap was me just trying to study the track a bit, second lap was feeling out the car, and third lap was over disappointingly soon.
(I wasn't aloud to turn off any of the assists or set the car to manual, not that i'd feel comfortable with turning traction off in someones ((not mine obviously)) Ferrari 458 Italia) but I would have liked to have control over the gears.
Scott Air Force Base 2017 Centennial Celebration Airshow-Commander Invite
Credit: Airman 1st Class Lorna Booze | Date Taken: 05/10/2017
We're so excited to be 30 DAYS OUT from our 2017 Centennial Celebration Air Show! Here is a personal invite from Col Laura Lenderman, 375th Air Mobility Wing Commander & Scott AFB Installation Commander. We can't wait to see you all on June 10-11, gates are open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.! You can find more information about our upcoming air show on #Scott100
Larry Burgan Claims Radioactive Waste Caused Health Problems in Venice, Illinois
Larry Burgan of Granite City, Illinois is waging an uphill battle to prove he was poisoned by radioactive waste. Read the full story by Keegan Hamilton in the Riverfront Times: bit.ly/meltdowninvenice
Collinsville dispensary cuts off line early after hours-long wait times
Customers could stick around after that 4 pm deadline, just without the guarantee they would have time to shop before 9 p.m.
MULBERRY GROVE AND SMITHBORO
The Historic National Road Illinois: The towns of Mullberry Grove and Smithboro are featured in this segment.
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