Arlington Million still the pinnacle of racing

6/24/2009 7:51 PM  | dailyherald.com
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The Arlington Million is about the horses.

Yes, you'll see ladies in hats. There will be musical entertainment. And finally there is a special drink, the Million Mary.

But it's the racing and the horses that attract people from around the world to Arlington Park on Aug. 8 for the culmination of the International Festival of Racing.

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The Million is such a great race when the best turf horses are there and the field is full. Unfortunately with the Sword Dancer at the same time and more competition in Europe, that has been the exception rather than the rule.