Saturday, July 11 features a fun filled day of racing featuring 6 stakes races on the track and fun for the ladies in the grandstand.
Million Preview Day features a full race program with an early 12:15pm first post. Gates open at 10:45am and the first 2,500 guests to arrive who purchased tickets online will receive a 2009 Arlington Million Baseball Hat. Million Preview Day features three Graded Stakes on the turf including the GII American Derby, the GIII Arlington Handicap and the GIII Modesty. Also on the card is the Breeder's Cup Challenge "Win and You're In" Arlington Sprint.
Million Preview Day features a $100,000 Guaranteed All-Stakes Pick 4 that begins on Race 9. The guarantee only holds if all scheduled turf races within the wager remain on the turf. Also, there is a $150,000 Graded Stakes Turf Tri for Graded Stakes races featuring nine or more betting interests.
For free Stakes PPs for Arlington Park and Calder from Brisnet click here.
Ladies pull out your fashion hats, slip on a summer dress, and spend the day at elegant Arlington Park for Million Preview Day. Arlington Park will salute the ladies with complimentary massages and treatments.
General Admission tickets are just $6 online and $7 at gate. Click Here to purchase general admission tickets. Ticket includes a program and general admission for racing and festivities.
Attend Arlington Park in your most fashionable track attire, and compete in our First Lady of Fashion contest presented by Fresh FM. Be judged by our celebrity panel, for a chance for great prizes from Fresh FM and the opportunity to participate in our Fresh Fashion Showcase later in the day. The grand prizes will include a $1,000 Macy's gift card, a Mario Tricoci spa package, and an entry into our fashion showcase. The walk-off will be conducted at 1:30 on the west side of the paddock.
Models will be showing off the latest in racetrack fashion during the race day and previewing outfits for Arlington Million Day. Susan G. Komen will bring in 10 breast cancer survivors to model track fashion. There will be two shows, so keep an eye on the paddock. You don't want to miss these styles!
In the east part of the paddock there will be complimentary spa treatments from Mario Tricoci Salons. Mario Tricoci will offer complimentary massages from 11:00am until 2:00pm. For more information about Mario Tricoci visit http://www.tricoci.com.
Also on the east side of the paddock, a selection of Milliners will be on-hand to help you pick out your fashion hat for the 2009 Arlington Million. A wide selection of styles will be available from Milliner Chapeau Creations. The vendor showcase will also include tables for Fresh FM, Susan G. Komen, up and coming designers with their latest fashions on display, and more! Check back for details on more promotions that will include a wine tasting!
Show your support for the Foundation by attending this great event at Arlington Park. Be sure to purchase your tickets online in advance. They will also be giving away horseshoes for a $5 donation. Keep an eye out for the Pink Ribbon Stakes this afternoon, where the saddlecloths will all be pink and autographed by the jockeys after the race and donated to Susan G. Komen. The ladies in pink will also be on hand to give a trophy to the winning connections of the Pink Ribbon Stakes.