Chicago Race of the Day: Recent Episodes
Nicolle Neulist
For each day of Thoroughbred racing in Chicago, I'll take a look at one race. Of course, the goal is to pick a winner -- and along the way, you'll learn about horses, pedigrees, and handicapping angles at the Chicago racetracks, Arlington Park and Hawthorne Race Course.
Episode 269 of Chicago Race of the Day is short, because it’s not a normal episode. We do look back … More
The babies are back in action Saturday at Arlington! In Episode 268 of Chicago Race of the Day, we dive … More
Chicago Race of the Day loves two-year-olds, and for Episode 267, we dive into a turf mile maiden special weight … More
The weather is beautiful this week, so let’s stay on the lawn! Thursday’s third race at Arlington is an allowance … More
For Episode 265 of Chicago Race of the Day, let’s dive into the sixth race: an open maiden special weight … More
For the last episode we looked at the two-year-olds, so for Episode 264 of Chicago Race of the Day, we … More
You know Chicago Race of the Day loves two-year-old races. Saturday is the best day of two-year-old racing all season … More
For Episode 262 of Chicago Race of the Day, let’s return to the maiden ranks, but for older horses this … More
There’s a race I’ve been hoping to see for most of the meet, and it’s finally here: Thursday’s Arlington 8th … More
Episode 260 of Chicago Race of the Day returns to two-year-olds. In this main-track sprint, carded as Wednesday’s 2nd, we … More
Episode 259 of Chicago Race of the Day returns to the ranks of more experienced horses, with an allowance optional … More
Episode 258 of Chicago Race of the Day moves to the main track, cuts back to one turn…but stays with … More
For Episode 254 of Chicago Race of the Day, we look at a first of the meet: the first two-year-old … More
For Episode 253 of Chicago Race of the Day, we return to some familiar Chicago horses. It’s a beaten $5,000 … More
First the Mister D. Stakes., then the Beverly D. Stakes. And, now? Episode 255 of Chicago Race of the Day … More
We started with the Mister D. Stakes. For Episode 254 of Chicago Race of the Day, we look at another … More
For Episode 253 of Chicago Race of the Dady…we discuss our first of three races in one day. Yes, usually … More
For Episode 252 of Chicago Race of the Day, let’s look at the 8th! It’s a claiming sprint for horses … More
Million Week gets started Thursday, August 12…well, the racing portion does, anyway. (With morning works and the draw, it’s been … More
It’s the sestercentepisode of Chicago Race of the Day: that’s right, Episode 250! For Sunday, August 8, we’ll be diving … More
Stakes action returns to Arlington on Saturday, and Episode 249 of Chicago Race of the Day jumps right in! Saturday’s … More
Episode 248 of Chicago Race of the Day steps away from the two-year-old ranks to instead look at the Arlington … More
Episode 247 returns to the two-year-old ranks for Thursday’s Arlington 6th: another two-year-old turf dash! Yes, we’ll switch it up … More
Episode 246 is a little bit longer than usual, but there’s a good reason. Sunday’s Arlington finale is the first … More
For Saturday, July 31, let’s return to the maiden ranks! Two-year-olds are stretching out to five and a half furlongs … More
We looked at two-year-old maidens on Thursday, and we’ve got more two-year-old maidens later this racing week, so let’s switch … More
We return to the two-year-old ranks for Episode 243 of Chicago Race of the Day! The Arlington 4th on Thursday, … More
For Episode 242 of Chicago Race of the Day, we delve into a very well-matched bunch of older starter allowance … More
Episode 241 of Chicago Race of the Day returns to the maiden ranks for Saturday’s Arlington 2nd, a maiden claiming … More
For Episode 240 of Chicago Race of the Day, we look at Friday’s sixth race at Arlington: a top-shelf allowance … More
Racing gets back into action at Arlington Park on Thursday, and Chicago Race of the Day is here! We delve … More
For Episode 238 of Chicago Race of the Day, we get back on the main track for the day’s third … More
Happy Million Preview Day! Saturday’s card at Arlington features a lot of turf racing and a lot of stakes! For … More
We stay on the polytrack for Episode 236 of Chicago Race of the Day, with rain overnight and in the … More
Episode 235 of Chicago Race of the Day jumps into a salty starter allowance at a mile and a sixteenth … More
Sunday’s fourth race at Arlington Park is another first for the meet: the first two-year-old maiden claiming race of the … More
For Episode 233 of Chicago Race of the Day? Let’s stay out of the maiden ranks and look at the … More
Yesterday we looked at the two-year-olds. For Episode 232, it’s time for Friday’s Arlington 5th, a polytrack sprint for salty … More
The new racing week gets underway on Thursday, July 8. And, what better way to get into the new race … More
Sunday racing is a regular occurrence at Arlington Park for the next month and a half. Episode 230 of Chicago … More
Episode 229 of Chicago Race of the Day brings us to Saturday’s opener, a N1X/$75,000 for three-year-old fillies, going six … More
For Episode 228 of Chicago Race of the Day, we get out of the maiden ranks and delve into the … More
We here at Chicago Race of the Day absolutely love two-year-old races, and there’s yet another one on Saturday, June … More
For Episode 226 of Chicago Race of the Day, we stay in the maiden ranks. But, this time it’s two-year-olds! … More
Episode 225 of Chicago Race of the Day returns to the main track for a seven-furlong maiden claimer for fillies … More
For Episode 224 of Chicago Race of the Day, let’s dive into the last race of the week, a first-level … More
We return to the maiden ranks for Episode 223 of Chicago Race of the Day! The Arlington 5th on Saturday, … More
For Episode 222 of Chicago Race of the Day, let’s get back on the main track at Arlington for the … More
Episode 221 of Chicago Race of the Day takes a look at Thursday’s finale at Arlington: a maiden special weight … More
For Episode 220 of Chicago Race of the Day, let’s look at the 5th race at Arlington on Saturday! It’s … More
We looked at the babies yesterday, but for Friday, we’re back with older fillies and mares on the lawn for … More
It’s that time of the year! What time? The first two-year-old race of the year! For Episode 218 of Chicago … More
Alas, a key scratch hit our race yesterday. But, what can we do but try again? For Episode 217 of … More
For Episode 216 of Chicago Race of the Day, we stay on the lawn, but go a little longer. Race … More
Brace yourselves: Thursday racing is coming. For Episode 215 of Chicago Race of the Day, we get back on the … More
For Episode 214 of Chicago Race of the Day, let’s return to the polytrack for an Illinois allowance-optional sprint! The … More
For Episode 213 of Chicago Race of the Day, we stay on the lawn, but cut back to one turn. … More
The weather in Chicago is great for turf racing this weekend. For Episode 212 of Chicago Race of the Day, … More
Let’s return to the maiden ranks for Episode 211 of Chicago Race of the Day! The race is an open … More
Episode 210 of Chicago Race of the Day stays on the grass for a filly and mare turf mile, Saturday’s … More
Episode 209 of Chicago Race of the Day dives into a race that would be a headliner at Arlington Park, … More
Episode 208 of Chicago Race of the Day gets back on the main track for Sunday’s Arlington 7th. It’s one … More
Episode 207 of Chicago Race of the Day looks at the Arlington: the 4th race on Saturday, an top-shelf optional … More
Episode 206 of Chicago Race of the Day moves onto the grass. Saturday’s Arlington 7th is a maiden special weight … More
For Episode 205 of Chicago Race of the Day, let’s scoot across town! As usual, Arlington Park opens its summer … More
There’s a $33,569 carryover into the Super High Five in Sunday’s Hawthorne 8th — and since it’s closing day, there’s … More
For Episode 203 of Chicago Race of the Day? We looked at maidens last time, so let’s look at some … More
We stay on the turf for Episode 202 of Chicago Race of the Day! Let’s jump into Sunday’s Hawthorne 8th, … More
Hawthorne is back in action this Saturday, including a pair of races on the turf. For Episode 201 of Chicago … More
Episode 200 — 200! — of Chicago Race of the Day is here! It may be a milestone…but it’s also … More
We’re expecting a wet weekend in Chicago, so there won’t be any turf racing: but there will be racing, and … More
It’s here! It’s here! It’s finally here! “It” could refer to Episode 198 of Chicago Race of the Day, though … More
Episode 197 of Chicago Race of the Day returns to the maiden ranks for Saturday’s 5th race at Hawthorne. The … More
Episode 196 of Chicago Race of the Day dives into an Illinois-bred allowance for fillies and mares, aged three and … More
Racing gets back underway at Hawthorne on Saturday, and Episode 195 of Chicago Race of the Day focuses on the … More
Saturday we did a maiden race, so let’s switch it up this time, and look at some salty old claiming … More
In Episode 193 of Chicago Race of the Day, let’s turn to the very last race on Saturday’s card at … More
The Hawthorne meet rolls on, and Chicago Race of the Day does, too! Yesterday we looked at a field of … More
Chicago Race of the Day always loves its maiden races, and with a maiden special weight on Saturday featuring five … More
For Episode 190 of Chicago Race of the Day, let’s jump into the seventh race at Hawthorne on Sunday, March … More
Welcome back! It’s time for another year of racing in Chicago: Hawthorne gets underway Saturday, March 6! Get your meet … More
Sunday, December 27 is closing day at Hawthorne. Sunday’s Hawthorne card is packed: ten races, with full fields all day. … More
This weekend is closing weekend at Hawthorne, and it’s going out well: ten-race cards both Saturday and Sunday, and full … More
Yesterday we talked about two-year-olds going long…so let’s mix it up, and talk about some older open claimers going short! … More
It may be mid-December, but it’s still not too early for a “first” of the year. Episode 185 of Chicago … More
Episode 184 of Chicago Race of the Day looks at Sunday’s Hawthorne 8th, a salty allowance-optional for older fillies and … More
Saturday’s feature at Hawthorne is the second and final stakes race of the meet, the Jim Edgar Illinois Futurity. The … More
Don’t worry — we haven’t forgotten that there are some horses at Hawthorne who aren’t two! Episode 182 of Chicago … More
For Episode 181 of Chicago Race of the Day, there’s something in store that we haven’t had all year: a … More
We remain in the two-year-old ranks for Episode 180 of Chicago Race of the Day. Sunday’s fifth race at Hawthorne … More
Two-year-olds return to the track at Hawthorne on Saturday, November 28. The third race at Hawthorne is a maiden special … More
Episode 178 of Chicago Race of the Day delves into a full field of twelve beaten claimers going short on … More
Episode 177 of Chicago Race of the Day shines a light on Sunday’s Hawthorne 7th. It’s a classy dirt allowance … More
In Episode 176 of Chicago Race of the Day, we take a look at a sort of race we haven’t … More
Racing is back underway at Hawthorne on Friday, and Chicago Race of the Day is back in action as well! … More
We go back to the two-year-old ranks for Episode 174 of Chicago Race of the Day. Sunday’s Hawthorne 5th is … More
It might be a rainy day in Chicago on Saturday, so Episode 173 of Chicago Race of the Day stays … More
Episode 172 of Chicago Race of the Day delves into Friday’s fourth race at Hawthorne: a $5,000 maiden claimer that … More
Love chasing carryovers? You absolutely want to play Hawthorne on Sunday. Omar Attack, a 116/1 longshot in the Hawthorne 4th … More
If you’re still playing the races after the Breeders’ Cup Classic — and I hope you are! — Episode 170 … More