The Arlington Million Stakes will always be one of horse racing’s historical markers, as the 1 ¼-mile turf race was the first to offer a million-dollar purse when its inaugural running was held in 1981 at Arlington Park in suburban Chicago.
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2024 Beverly D. Stakes at a Glance
Turf racing and a hurricane are a bad mix, so it’s not much of a surprise that the Beverly D. Stakes, a $500,000 turf test for fillies and mares at Colonial Downs, has been moved to Sunday due to the prospect of sustained heavy rain.
Kentucky Derby-Winning Jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. Wins Mike Venezia Memorial Award
Veteran jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. has been selected as the 2024 Mike Venezia Memorial Award recipient, the New York Racing Association announced Aug. 7.
Arthur’s Ride Surges to Second Place in Latest Breeders’ Cup Classic Rankings
Each week a panel of media members, horseplayers, and Breeders’ Cup World Championships officials release a poll tabulating their votes on the nation's top contenders for the 2024 Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic. The rankings are a weekly rating of the top 10 horses in contention and are determined by each voter ranking their top 10 horses with points assigned on a descending 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 basis.
