CHICAGO -- Longtime Arlington Park International Racecourse owner Richard"Dick" Duchossois has died at the age of 100.
He rebuilt the racecourse after a fire destroyed it in 1985, making it into a world class facility with the famed"Arlington Million."Statement of Arlington International Racecourse President Tony Petrillo on passing of Richard L. Duchossois: We extend our deepest condolences to his wife Judi and his surviving children Craig, Dayle and Kim and their large extended family.
Mr. D loved being around people, being a part of the community, picking people up by their boot-straps and watching them succeed. He was the consummate teacher, he always preached"Don't Expect What You Didn't Inspect", to take the responsibility you place on others, upon yourself as well.HAPPY TRAILS to you, until we meet again.On behalf of Illinois thoroughbred owners and trainers, we extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Dick Duchossois.
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