Is there going to be a horse race at Arlington in 2022?
Arlington International Does Not Submit Race Schedule For 2022, Its True Intentions ‘Worst-Kept Secret In Illinois’ The chances of horse racing at Arlington International Racecourse beyond September grew dimmer when the Illinois Racing Board confirmed the track did not submit an application with racing dates for 2022.
Why race at Arlington?
Arlington International Racecourse epitomizes everything about the Sport of Kings, offering the best of Thoroughbred racing in a setting rooted deep in tradition. Racing occurs over Arlington’s renowned turf course and a synthetic main track.
What is the Arlington Million horse racing?
Racing occurs over Arlington’s renowned turf course and a synthetic main track. The Chicagoland tradition continues with the International Festival of Racing, featuring the Arlington Million, a day that draws horses, owners, trainers, jockeys, and fans from every corner of the world.
Will live horse racing ever return to Arlington Heights?
Arlington's final day of racing is scheduled for this Saturday, and though CDI has not made a final decision on the sale of the racetrack, it remains unlikely that live racing will ever return to the Arlington Heights neighborhood. Hawthorne, the other Chicago area track, will host six months of Thoroughbred dates next year.
Will there be racing at Arlington Park in 2022?
Arlington International Racecourse is closed and will not host racing in 2022.
Is Arlington race track closing for good?
Is Arlington Park in Illinois closing? Arlington Park is closing in late 2022 or early 2023 according to reports. The Bears acquired the track and it's expected to close for a million dollars spent on it.
How much does it cost to get into Arlington race track?
Race Day InformationGeneral Admission & First Floor Seating$14Reserved Seating$17Reserved Dining*$82Gates Open11:30AMRace 112:45pm10 more rows•Aug 13, 2022
Is there racing at Arlington Park this year?
On September 29, 2021, the Chicago Bears announced that they reached an agreement to purchase the property....Arlington Park.Arlington Park in May 2022Race typeFlat ThoroughbredCourse typePolytrack TurfNotable racesArlington Million Stakes (G1) Beverly D. Stakes (G1) Secretariat Stakes (G1) American DerbyOfficial website6 more rows
Why is Arlington Racecourse closing?
The crux of Arlington closing down is the booming gambling industry. Downs owns nearby Rivers Casino, and doesn't want wagering competition so close.
Who bought Arlington Park track?
The sale of the property was said by the seller, Churchill Downs, to be $197.2 million. "We are excited to have executed a Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) for the Arlington Park property," said Bears president and CEO Ted Phillips in a statement issued by the team.
What do you wear to a race track?
Wear whatever makes you comfortable. During the regular work week, most people at the races have on jeans and t-shirts. If you're going on a big race day and don't want to dress up, stick with a comfortable pair of pants and polo shirt. That goes for ladies and gentlemen.
What time do the races start at Arlington Park?
Today's racing begins at 2:25PM, get your tickets here: bit.ly/2Z2x5Ui!
Do the Bears own Arlington Park?
In September 2021, the Chicago Bears signed an agreement for the purpose of acquiring 326 acres of property in Arlington Heights to secure the potential of beginning a new and exciting chapter there.
Why are the Bears leaving Soldier Field?
Chicago Wants Them to Stay Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the city of Chicago haven't stopped trying to lure the Bears to keep playing at the famed spot in the heart of the city, with Lightfoot's administration releasing plans over the summer for three potential renovations of the historic stadium.
What is going on at Arlington Race Track?
The Bears entered a purchase agreement in September to buy the horse racing site in Arlington Heights for $197 million, and are continuing to evaluate various aspects of the proposal before hoping to close on the deal in 2022 or 2023.
Who won the 2022 Arlington Million?
SantinAs its name implies, the 1981 Arlington Million was the first Thoroughbred race to offer a purse of $1 million....about this race.Date08/12/2022Past WinnerSantin Trainer / Brendan P. Walsh Jockey / Tyler Gaffalione Owner / Godolphin, LLCTrainerBrendan P. WalshJockeyTyler GaffalioneOwnerGodolphin, LLC38 more columns•Aug 13, 2022
Is Arlington Park in Illinois closing?
Arlington Park closes after nearly a century of horse racing in the Chicago area. For nearly a century -- since 1927 -- people have flocked to the suburban race track, creating years of memories. ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill.
What is going on at Arlington race track?
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, Churchill Downs, announced plans to close the track and sell the massive 326-acre property.
What is going on at Arlington Park race track?
The Arlington Heights oval is expected to remain dormant next year, too, after the Illinois Racing Board's formal award this week of 2023 race dates to Hawthorne Race Course in Cicero -- the owners of which are touting grand plans to start building a casino.
Did the Chicago Bears buy Arlington race track?
Back in the fall, the Bears signed a purchase agreement for the Arlington International Racecourse property. The Bears are buying the 326-acre property for $197.2 million.
Will there be a race at Arlington Park in 2022?
Barring unprecedented happenings, there will be no racing at Arlington Park in 2022 after the Friday deadline to apply for dates with the Illinois Racing Board came and went.
Does CDI have interest in horse racing?
I gave myself so time to simmer down with CDI but my thoughts still return to bad karma. CDI has no interest in the sport of horse racing and keeping it going for further generations. Their thoughts are, show me the money. I feel bad for those horsemen in region.
CDI remains mum on Arlington sale process
Churchill Downs Inc. did not disclose any new information Thursday regarding the sale of the track during its second-quarter earnings conference call. It ended the period for accepting bids June 15 and had originally set a target of announcing a winning bidder this quarter.
Pritzker tabs Doria to Illinois Racing Board
Pritzker brought the state’s regulatory horse racing body another step closer to a full complement of 11 commissioners last week with the addition of Beth Doria. She is the fourth commissioner the governor has named to the board in the calendar year, joining Alan Henry, John Stephan, and Lydia Gray, and there are now only two vacancies remaining.
