2009 Arlington Million (G1)

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Date/Track:
8/8/2009, Arlington Park
Distance:
1 1/4 m (Turf)
Age/Sex:
3+ M
Time:
2:04.19

What the Nation is saying about the 2009 Arlington Million (G1)...

You didn’t think that I would remember my final Arlington Million without mentioning Gio Ponti, did you? Read More
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  • BrianAppleton · I hope Gio Ponti recaptures the magic this year, he's such a game, talented horse. Go Gio!! · 182 days ago ·
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  • xMystix · I remember that year! I actually thought that with the win in the Arlington Million, that he had potential of becoming the Horse of the Year in 2009 because of his magnificent season at the time. I've always loved him. Saw him run in and win the Virginia Derby, bet on him to win, and haven't turned my back on him since :). Plus, he's been a sound horse and one that keeps running. · 181 days ago ·
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This is my personal plea to trainer Christophe Clement to please bring Gio Ponti back to Chicago for the 2011 Arlington Million…Read More
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  • EricSlora · As always, enjoyed the article, Chris. Should be a stirring Million! · 189 days ago ·
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  • Zenyatta-Perfection Personified · Gio Ponti is awesome. He seems to be able to run on any surface, at any distance. I am so glad that his connections have kept him around for so long. I will be cheering for him in the Million! · 189 days ago ·
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I hate taking shots at the World Wide Leader, but I just can't understand why they wouldn't have two broadcast teams (other than cost) one at Arlington and one at Saratoga on Saturday afternoon.Read More
Gio Ponti won the Arlington Million with gusto today, fending off all late challengers en route to another grade one score on the weeds. Ramon Dominguez had the call.Read More
The Arlington Million is a showdown between turf sensation Gio Ponti and the versatile Einstein. Toss a few Euros into the mix and you've got a horse race for the biggest event at Arlington Park each year.Read More
Two of the most prestigious turf races on the North American racing calendar, the Arlington Million and Beverly D., will be aired live Sat., Aug. 8, on ESPN from 4:30-6:00 p.m. ET.Read More
It is kind of hard to believe that it has been 28 years since the inaugural Arlington Million in 1981. The idea was revolutionary at the time because no race offered a million dollar purse anywhere.Read More
HRTV will broadcast the grade I Arlington Million and two other grade I stakes as part of the Aug. 8 program at Arlington Park in Illinois, while the Horse Racing Radio Network will offer a two-hour broadcast from the track.Read More
With Dubai Duty Free winner Gladiatorus out, the hopes of Dubai racing fans sit with Gloria De Campeao for Saturday’s Arlington Million XXVII (G1), outside of Chicago.  Read More
After building their reputations by going their separate ways, the three elite horses in American turf racing -- Einstein, Gio Ponti and Presious Passion -- will meet in Saturday's Arlington Million.Read More
Of all things, a “corn” will cause Gladiatorus to miss next Saturday’s Arlington Million.  Read More
Godolphin racing manager Simon Crisford reported the Dubai Duty Free (G1) winner is now considered “quite likely” for the Arlington Million (G1) on August 8, according to the stable’s website.  Read More
Einstein and Gio Ponti are just two of several talented turf horses considering the Aug. 8 race.Einstein, winner of Churchill’s Woodford Reserve Turf Classic (gr. IT) on Kentucky Derby Day May 2, was most recently third beaten only a length in the Stephen Foster Handicap (gr. I) on the main track at...Read More
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  • GBeret · I look forward, if it happens, to seeing Gio Ponti and Einstein squaring off against each other. · 934 days ago ·
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  • GBeret · Gio Ponti is really on top of his game right now. He really owns North American turf racing at the moment. But he may find that facing Einstein on grass may be a little tougher than on dirt. But with Gio Ponti having the youth advantage on his side, one wonders when Einstein's age will finally catch up with him. Einstein's last outing in the Stephen Foster on dirt at Churchill Downs wasn't one of his better performances. Even though he managed to hit the board, he looked like a tired and beaten horse midstretch. · 932 days ago ·
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This is a race that I'm really looking forward to. Many think Gio Ponti is the best turf horse in America right now, and he has looked very impressive of late. But I thoroughly expect Einstein to give him all he wants and then some. I've always felt that Einstein is a better horse on turf than he is on dirt, and he's pretty good on both. It would be hard to bet against Gio Ponti in this race but it won't surprise me if Einstein beats him.
Mr. Sidney, winner of the grade I Maker's Mark Mile at Keeneland and grade II Firecracker Stakes at Churchill Downs, will make his next start in the Aug. 8 Arlington Million (gr. IT), owner Lee Einsidler said July 13.Read More
No question, one of the best match ups of the year. It will be interesting to see how the pace scenario shapes for this one
Gio Ponti vs. Einstein... race of the year thus far.
Saturday's Arlington H. (G3) hero JUST AS WELL (A.P. Indy) came out of that run in good order and got back to his temporary base of operations in Western Pennsylvania early Sunday morning for owner/trainer Jonathan Sheppard. The Arlington 'Cap is the final local prep for the August 8 Arlington Milli...Read More
The 27th running of the Arlington Million, which annually attracts some of the world’s best turf horses, will go to the post late in the afternoon, preceded by the 20th anniversary edition of the Grade I Beverly D. Stakes for the world’s best grass-favoring fillies and mares and the 33rd running of ...Read More
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced June 30 the broadcast schedule for "Emirates Airline Summer Racing Presented by the NTRA."Read More

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