Arlington Park kicks off the 2008 season in style with the "World's Largest Kentucky Derby Party" on Saturday, May 3.
Special events during May include Opening Day on Friday, May 2; Mother's Day on Sunday, May 11; a post-race concert by Lonnie Brooks on Saturday, May 24; and a speical Memorial Day holiday card on Monday, May 26.
On the track, mark Saturday, May 24 on the calendar as Arlington Park has a stakes tripleheader topped by the inaugural edition of the $200,000 1000 American Guineas. Fillies & mares are spotlighted in the Grade III $150,000 Arlington Matron on Monday, May 26.