Balmoral Park (Illinois) Horse Racetrack Men's Sport Polo Shirt
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$39.99
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Balmoral Park (Illinois) Horse Racetrack Men's Sport Polo Shirt
$39.99
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Show your appreciation for Illinois racing history with the Balmoral Park Men's Sport Polo Shirt. Opened in 1926 as Lincoln Fields, the Crete-area track later became known for changing ownership, thoroughbred competition, and a long harness-racing chapter. Balmoral Park’s story reflects the many ways a sporting landmark can evolve across generations. This polo connects fans and collectors with a memorable name in the Chicago-area racing scene, making it a thoughtful choice for casual outings, race-history gatherings, or anyone who values regional sporting heritage.
Balmoral Park began as Lincoln Fields, a racetrack built on land south of Crete, Illinois, after Kentucky Jockey Club associates agreed in 1925 to purchase 1,050 acres. Racing opened on August 9, 1926. The facility closed during World War II, and its meetings shifted among Hawthorne Race Course and Washington Park before racing returned to Crete in 1954. In 1955, the Balmoral Jockey Club purchased the track and its name changed to Balmoral Park. Ownership and racing arrangements changed repeatedly: Chicago Thoroughbred Enterprises later included Balmoral, and William S. Miller and partners bought it in 1967, converting the track for harness racing. The Edward J. DeBartolo Corporation acquired it in 1973 and enlarged the oval, allowing thoroughbred racing to return in 1978. Balmoral became an exclusive harness-racing facility in 1991. Racing ended in 2015 after a court ruling imposed a restitution burden on Illinois racetracks. In May 2017, HITS Inc. reopened the property as a horse-show facility. The horse-show operation later folded, and the facility was listed as permanently closed in 2022.
Show your appreciation for Illinois racing history with the Balmoral Park Men's Sport Polo Shirt. Opened in 1926 as Lincoln Fields, the Crete-area track later became known for changing ownership, thoroughbred competition, and a long harness-racing chapter. Balmoral Park’s story reflects the many ways a sporting landmark can evolve across generations. This polo connects fans and collectors with a memorable name in the Chicago-area racing scene, making it a thoughtful choice for casual outings, race-history gatherings, or anyone who values regional sporting heritage.
Balmoral Park began as Lincoln Fields, a racetrack built on land south of Crete, Illinois, after Kentucky Jockey Club associates agreed in 1925 to purchase 1,050 acres. Racing opened on August 9, 1926. The facility closed during World War II, and its meetings shifted among Hawthorne Race Course and Washington Park before racing returned to Crete in 1954. In 1955, the Balmoral Jockey Club purchased the track and its name changed to Balmoral Park. Ownership and racing arrangements changed repeatedly: Chicago Thoroughbred Enterprises later included Balmoral, and William S. Miller and partners bought it in 1967, converting the track for harness racing. The Edward J. DeBartolo Corporation acquired it in 1973 and enlarged the oval, allowing thoroughbred racing to return in 1978. Balmoral became an exclusive harness-racing facility in 1991. Racing ended in 2015 after a court ruling imposed a restitution burden on Illinois racetracks. In May 2017, HITS Inc. reopened the property as a horse-show facility. The horse-show operation later folded, and the facility was listed as permanently closed in 2022.
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | |
| Width, in | 20.25 | 21.75 | 23.75 | 24.75 | 26.25 | 28.25 |
| Length, in | 29.00 | 30.00 | 31.00 | 32.00 | 33.00 | 33.50 |
| Sleeve Length (from center back), in | 18.50 | 19.25 | 20.00 | 20.75 | 21.50 | 22.25 |
Product features
- 100% polyester, extra-light (110 g/m²) for fast drying and shape retention
- Moisture-wicking fabric keeps skin cool during activity
- Double-needle stitched seams and necktape for long-lasting comfort
- 3-button placket with dyed-to-match rubber buttons and flat knit lapel collar
- Direct-to-film printed chest logo; regular fit, printed neck label
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Do not tumble dry
- Do not iron
- Do not dryclean
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Product information: Sport-Tek ST650, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Do not tumble dry, Do not iron, Do not dryclean