In 1981 Arlington was the home of the world's first million dollar race: The Arlington Million. The result of that race is immortalized in bronze at the top of the paddock at Arlington, where a statue of jockey Bill Shoemaker riding John Henry to a thrilling come-from-behind victory over 40-1 long shot The Bart celebrates thoroughbred racing's inaugural million dollar race.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
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