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.

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

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

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

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?

https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/253565/somber-feel-as-arlington-hits-the-finish-line?utm_source=BHFB&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR3bWt5der7Dc-BVvg95Vgb_R

https://www.paulickreport.com/news/the-biz/chicago-bears-sign-agreement-to-buy-arlington-park-for-new-stadium/?fbclid=IwAR0zGtfMD8DJsnm6bDgKskKE6XoXqf6sDZSQ7x5Uc3BLIhMlP24OpFCaKG8

more sad

This sucks! If I was a resident around the track I would not be happy with this sale at all. The traffic before and after a game will be horrible.

Let alone the noise and drinks around the stadium…..