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Arlington Park Racetrack Horse Racing
Active races and results can be found at the Arlington Park horse betting page.
Length of stretch from last turn to finish line: 1,049 feet
Width of stretch: 90 feet
Composition: 5 1/2 cushion pad - sand top soil mixture, 18% clay, 22% silt, 60% sand
Turf: 1 mile, inside main track
Length of stretch from last turn to finish line: 990 feet
Width of stretch: 150 feet
Composition: manicured lawn of tight-knit grasses, 15% red fescue, 52% Kentucky bluegrass, 31% perennial rye, grass height maintained at 4 inches during racing season; dark brown topsoil with 3% organics
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Wind: N at 6 mph
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Max per Race Payout: $30,000U.S. Graded Stakes Races at Arlington Park
| Date | Race | Grade | Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2008 | Hanshin Cup Handicap | III | Dirt Mile |
| May 26, 2008 | Arlington Matron Handicap | III | Distaff |
| June 28, 2008 | Chicago Handicap | III | Distaff |
| July 04, 2008 | Stars & Stripes Handicap | III | Turf |
| July 12, 2008 | American Derby | II | Turf |
| July 12, 2008 | Arlington Handicap | III | Turf |
| July 12, 2008 | Modesty Handicap | III | Filly & Mare Turf |
| August 02, 2008 | Arlington Oaks | III | Distaff |
| August 09, 2008 | Arlington Million | I | Turf |
| August 09, 2008 | Beverly D. Stakes | I | Filly & Mare Turf |
| August 09, 2008 | Secretariat Stakes | I | Turf |
| September 06, 2008 | Arlington-Washington Lassie | III | Juvenile Fillies |
| September 06, 2008 | Pucker Up Stakes | III | Filly & Mare Turf |
| September 13, 2008 | Arlington-Washington Futurity | III | Juvenile |
About Arlington Park Racetrack
Arlington Heights, Illinois, is a city of about 76,000 people, making it Chicago's largest northwest suburban municipality. Arlington Park Racetrack was opened in 1927 when over 20,000 spectators came to witness jockey Joe Bollero win the first race aboard Luxembourg.
In 1933, Arlington Park made a massive step in horse racing history when it released the first all-electric Totalisator, a computer system that registers bets and divides the total amount bet among those who won. This system not only reduced the time between races but also increased the credibility of wagering information.
In 1936, Arlington Park installed the first photo-finish camera in the Chicago area. Called the Eye in the Sky, the high-speed motion picture camera quickly showed its value as it all but eliminated the need for judge's decisions on close matches.
In 1981, Arlington Park held the "Arlington Million", the world's first "million" dollar race. Jockey Bill Shoemaker, riding John Henry, won the race by edging out 40-1 long shot, Bart. This come-from-behind victory was an amazing accomplishment and a bronzed statue of John Henry was placed on the top of the paddocks at Arlington Park.