On the last day of the 2007 Arlington meet, 

Fort Prado wins again!  

Fort Prado, a 6yr old gray thoroughbred, is the current Illinois Horse Of The Year!  He is owned by Team Block - which is the racing stable of the David & Pat Block family.  Trained by their son Chris Block, Fort Prado was entered in an Allowance Optional Claiming race run at 5 furlongs on the turf.  

Fort Prado had not raced this distance in my memory of following him - but the result was all too familiar.  Fort Prado came from last to first in a thrilling race that saw him get to the lead in only the last few strides.

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Congratulations to Chris and family On another great win!