Nov 3, 2023 · Make no mistake – Arlington Park‘s closure deals a huge blow to racing in Illinois. As the state‘s premier track and highest purse source by far, its absence leaves a gaping hole. The IL Thoroughbred Horsemen‘s Association estimates the shutdown means:

Sep 24, 2021 · Saturday will be the final day of racing in Arlington Park's history after its owners, Churchill Downs, announced plans to close the track and sell the massive 326-acre property.

The last race was held on September 25, 2021, with a 9-race event. The winner of the final race held at Arlington (which was named "The Luxembourg" after the winner of the first race at the track), was Sister Ruler. The final day was capped off with a showing of a documentary on the fire at the track and a fireworks show. [citation needed]

Sep 25, 2021 · A countless number of horses, jockeys, trainers, owners, spectators, racing programs, mutuel tickets and buglers' calls to post later, Arlington Park hosted perhaps its final race early...

Sep 25, 2021 · After nearly 100 years in business, owners of the park announced the racecourse will "cross the finish line" with an evening firework display to celebrate Closing Day. 📺 24/7 Chicago news ...

Sep 25, 2021 · With a sellout crowd expected for the final closing day of the final season, it will be a busy and melancholy time for the people who have made Arlington an important part of their lives. Across 326 acres that include the stable, the track, the paddock and the grandstand, six of these regulars spoke Friday with Horse Racing Nation to reflect on ...

Sep 26, 2021 · After almost a century of thoroughbred racing, Arlington International Racecourse in Arlington Heights closed its gates to the sport Saturday for the final time – and the future of the...

Sep 23, 2021 · At the Illinois Racing Board meeting Thursday morning, Arlington Park made it official when they requested no racing dates for next season. RELATED: Arlington Park's opening day takes...

Sep 25, 2021 · The Illinois-bred Sister Ruler crossed the finish line in the red glare of the sunset to close the final chapter of thoroughbred racing at Arlington Park.

Sep 25, 2021 · Arlington Park, opened in 1927 and host to some of racing's most memorable moment, ran what's likely to be its final program Sept. 25 and faces a date with the wrecking ball.