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it is Sad.........and as it is the only track I have seen in person, didn't realize what a Gem of all racetracks it is.......even before the last fire and rebuild..........sure that Arlington Heights will miss the TIF $$ and wonder what will be done with....oh yeah.....casinos

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From: cigarello

9/25/21

I haVe been to several tracks, but sadly, never got to Arlington. I did hear it was a beautiful facility:

It is so sad that such a beautiful facility will be no more.

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From: sandins

9/25/21

not just beatiful, but a prime racetrack in the Midwest, but gambling takes it away..if gambling is what makes racing continue.....SAD..............any idea how it is in the UK? Gambling

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From: cigarello

9/25/21

https://www.horseracingnation.com/news/In_their_own_words_6_regulars_say_farewell_to_Arlington_Park_123

6 Regulars say goodbye to Arlington Park- A very touching read--- just so sad

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From: sandins

9/25/21

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From: gerchgo

9/25/21

I admit to crying gate to wire during last race from Arlington.:(

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From: sandins

9/25/21

I missed it or would have, too.......only time I was there for racing (they had a big great Antiques show annually), a horse just dropped dead at the end of a race and they just left him there.......no medics, lifesaving.......and a long time before a Truck came and pulled him off the track to truck........very disrespectful........and I said , that's it,,,,,,no more races

Wonder if Mr D was there?

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