Dive Bar Dreamers

09/18/2026

On behalf of the dedicated board members, staff, and hardworking horsemen/women, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Illinois Racing Board for the added race dates, which will undoubtedly bring excitement and opportunities to our community. It is truly satisfying to see that every meeting attended, late-night phone call, and conference call that board members were part of, has brought us to this point. We appreciate the tireless efforts of our board members who have worked diligently behind the scenes to make this happen. Their commitment to the growth and development of our racing industry is truly commendable and immeasurable. We are thrilled to see the positive impact that these added race dates will have on our sport, and we look forward to a successful season ahead! 🏇️

09/04/2026

09/01/2026

It’s race day! 🙏🤞💙🏇💚 💚💙🏇 Fairmount Park Casino & Racing Dive Bar DreamersChristine Connolly

08/26/2026

Now On Stage Three is officially a weanling! 🥹💗 Growing up way too fast — our beautiful filly is onto her next chapter! 💚🐎💙
Photo credit 📸:Shellye Essenpreis

08/16/2026

Proud Mom moment 🏇👏🤩❤️

As a mom and someone who truly loves and believes in this industry, I’m so grateful to the ILHBPA, Megan and Jim for giving Cooper this opportunity. Investing in the next generation of horse racing means so much, and the work you do for our industry is truly invaluable. 🏇❤️

08/07/2026

So proud of our Fairmount Park jockeys for taking the time to make such a meaningful difference in the lives of the children at Shriners Hospital. ❤️🏇

Horse racing is about so much more than what happens on the track, and this is a beautiful reminder of the heart behind our sport. The smiles, encouragement, and memories they shared with these incredible kids will last far beyond the day.

Thank you to every jockey who participated, to Frankie Cotrone for bringing it all together, and to everyone who helped make this special visit possible. Fairmount Park should be incredibly proud of the compassion and generosity shown by our racing community. ❤️🏇👏

08/04/2026

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