Arlington Classic

Pachattack Wins Arlington Matron; Willcox Inn Takes Arlington Classic

Trainer Gerard Butler sent a string of six horses from his English home base to Arlington Park this summer with eyes on taking down some of the track’s graded stakes races.  It didn’t take lon

Matron & Classic - Saturday Stakes Doubleheader

The Grade III Arlington Matron and the $100,000 Arlington Classic, both longtime fixtures at Chicago’s premier Thoroughbred oval, will share top billing on Saturday.  Stone Farm, John Adger, Oak Crest Farm & Mike Stidham’s Upperline headlines the Arlington Matron and All In Stables’s Willcox Inn among the favorites in the Arlington Classic.

Jockey Robby Albarado Sweeps Turf Stakes at Arlington

Jockey Robby Albarado made the most of his foray to Arlington Park by capturing both of Saturday's stakes races at his old Chicago stomping grounds.  The now Kentucky-based rider took the $200,000

Giant Oak Takes Giant Step Toward Mid-America Triple

In Today's Notes:   

  • Giant Oak Takes Giant Step Toward Mid-America Triple
  • Phipps' Family's Consequence, Vacation Both in Fine Fettle Sunday