Arlington Park 

Arlington Park Racing

Arlington Race Park was founded by Harry D. "Curly" Brown and is located in the Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights in Illinois. The track is a major hub for thoroughbred horse racing in the United States and is described as "the most beautiful track in America."

The history of Arlington Park spans more than 80 years. Arlington began Thoroughbred racing on October 13, 1927, when more than 20,000 fans braved the cold weather to celebrate the event in high style. In 1981, it was the site of the first thoroughbred race with a million-dollar purse.

In addition to hosting some of the most important horse racing events in the North West, Arlington Park is known for introducing many innovations to the horse racing industry. The was the first track that installed a public-address system, in, 1933, which greatly reduced the time between races. In 1936 it added a photo finish camera. Arlington also introduced the first electric starting gate in 1940, the largest closed circuit TV system in all of sports in 1967, the trifecta wagering in 1971.

Arlington Park Racetrack

Arlington Park Track Schedule

Live Racing: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Live Racing Calendar: 90 days live racing from May 4th to September 30th

Course type: Flat

Notable Races:  Arlington Million, Beverly D. Stakes,  Secretariat Stakes,  American Derby

Main track: 1 mile and one-eighth dirt oval and a 1 mile turf oval

Distance from last turn to finish line: 1,028 feet

Turf course: 7 1/2 furlongs, oval

Stakes Races at Arlington Park

The following graded stakes are run at Arlington Park:

Grade I
Arlington Million
Beverly D. Stakes
Secretariat Stakes

Grade II
American Derby

Grade III
Arlington Classic Stakes
Arlington Handicap
Arlington Matron Handicap
Arlington Oaks
Arlington-Washington Futurity Stakes
Arlington-Washington Lassie Stakes
Chicago Handicap
Hanshin Cup Handicap
Modesty Handicap
Pucker Up Stakes
Sea o'Erin Stakes
Stars and Stripes Turf Handicap
Washington Park Handicap

Listed
Arlington Sprint Handicap
Isaac Murphy Handicap
Lincoln Heritage Handicap
Round Table Stakes (on hiatus)
American 1000 Guineas Stakes