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  1. Arlington Park (formerly Arlington International Racecourse) was a horse race track in the Chicago suburb of Arlington Heights, Illinois. Called the Arlington Park Jockey Club during a period of its history, it was located adjacent to the Illinois Route 53 expressway and serviced by the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad .

  2. Nov 3, 2023 · What This Means for Illinois Horse Racing. Make no mistake – Arlington Parks 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.

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  3. May 26, 2023 · Learn about the milestones and moments of Arlington Park, a historic horse racing track in suburban Chicago that closed in 2021. See photos and stories of famous horses, jockeys, races and events at the iconic venue.

  4. Aug 18, 2021 · Curly Brown, a California businessman who would eventually run a racecourse in Cuba, opened Arlington Park on a remote site 25 miles northwest of Chicago. More than 20,000 people showed up on that cold Wednesday afternoon to see Luxembourg win the track’s first race.

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  5. Sep 26, 2021 · Arlington Park closes after nearly a century of horse racing in the Chicago area. Sunday, September 26, 2021. For nearly a century -- since 1927 -- people have flocked to the suburban race...

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  6. Sep 24, 2021 · Barefoot patrons of Arlington Park Race Track wade through the flooded clubhouse when a storm forced a long delay and cancellation of a seventh race in 1967.

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  8. Sep 24, 2021 · CHICAGO - After nearly 100 years, the historic Arlington International Racecourse is closing. Saturday will be the final day of racing in Arlington Park's history after its owners,...

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