Chicagoist isn't usually one to play the ponies, but then it's not every day that the horse racing world is focused on Chicago. On Saturday, Arlington Park will host the 25th Arlington Million, the largest annual stakes race in Illinois. Among the field is last year's winner, Tin Man, with 3-1 odds. The nine-year-old is looking to defend his title against this year's favorite, After Market. The favorite at 2-1 odds, After Market is trained... more ›

Chicagoist was a little confused at first when we read that Arlington Park would be replacing their natural dirt track surface with a synthetic one. As we all know, in most pro sports the fake turf is notorious for causing injuries and ending the careers of many an NFL player. more ›

Tomorrow's running of the Arlington Million XXIII marks the 20th anniversary of the "Miracle Million," which took place less than a month after a fire devestated Arlington Park's main grandstand. more ›

Saturday is the 22nd running of the Arlington Million at Arlington Park. "The Arlington Million, centerpiece event of the Chicago Thoroughbred racing season, has attracted some of the best grass horses all over the globe since its inception in 1981 as a 10-furlong event on Arlington's lawn, and this should be one of its most competitive renewals." more ›