Arlington Park - Chicago, Illinois

Arlington Park

Euclid Avenue & Wilke Road
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60006
(847) 255-4300
http://www.arlingtonpark.com

Schedule:
May 9 - September 27, 2003

About:
Many different people have said it many times over: Arlington Park is a showcase for the "Sport of Kings". From the lush gardens and sparkling clean facility to the decorative touches that provide the feeling of elegance. Arlington offers the ultimate setting to experience thoroughbred racing.

The unsurpassed beauty of the magnificent six-story grandstand is only a small part of the Arlington Experience. Since re-opening on June 28, 1989, Arlington, under the innovative and determined leadership of Richard L. Duchossois and Duchossois Industries, Inc., has been dedicated to the concept of family entertainment. Arlington has created a new generation of thoroughbred racing fans with an aggressive marketing program highlighted by successful event days and an overriding emphasis on customer service and satisfaction.

Track Facts:
Main Track: One mile and one eight oval, with chutes for 6 1/2, 7/8, 7 1/2, 1 mile.
Composition: 5 1/2 Cushion Pad - Sand Top Soil Mixture, 18% clay, 22% silt, 60% sand.
Width: 90 feet wide through the stretch.
Distance from last turn to finish: 1,049 feet.
Turf Course: One Mile Oval.
Composition: Grasses - 15% Red Fescue, 52% Kentucky Blue Grass, 31% Perennial Rye. Dark Brown topsoil with 3% organics.
Width: 150 feet wide through the stretch.
Training Track: Five Furlongs