Images: Arlington Million Through The Years
Race fans used their race guide as protection from the rain.
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Chiselling left, and Jazz Beat right, to the finish in the Secretariat Stakes.
DAILY HERALD 2002 FILE PHOTO
Powerscourt and Jockey Kieren Fallon at the finish of the Arlington Million.
DAILY HERALD 2005 FILE PHOTO
Jambalaya with jockey Robby Albarado in the winners circle after the running of the Arlington Million.
DAILY HERALD 2007 FILE PHOTO
Horses on parade before an early race at Arlington Park on Saturday.
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Bonny Brown plays the trumpet as the horses arrive on the track for the Arlington Million.
DAILY HERALD 2006 FILE PHOTO
Arlington International Racecourse owner Richard Ducchossois shakes the hand of an outrider during the 22nd annual running of the Arlington Million.
DAILY HERALD 2004 FILE PHOTO
Robby Albarado receives congratulations in the Winners Circle after winning the Arlington Million.
DAILY HERALD 2007 FILE PHOTO
Preparations take place for the Arlington Million. Barringtons Maria Ogino tries a Arlington Racecourse hot dog before the race.
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Fans looks at the horses before the start of the 27th Arlington Million.
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Dora Petrulis of Glendale Heights, left, and Donna Ludvik of Lombard, at the 27th Arlington Million.
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Bleachers are set up for the running of the Miracle Million on August 25, 1985 at Arlington Park after the fire in July.
Daily Herald 1985 File Photo
The Number 2 horse, Forbidden Apple battles against Number 5 Mystery Giver in the early stages of the 2002 Arlington Million.
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Gio Ponti with jockey Ramon Dominquez crosses the finish line and wins the 27th Arlington Million.
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Aboard The Tin Man Jockey Victor Espinoza wins the Arlington Million .
DAILY HERALD 2006 FILE PHOTO
Buildings are painted for the Miracle Million at Arlington Park.
Daily Herald 1985 File Photo
Anthony Mode said he travelled from California to see the 27th Arlington Million.
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With tents and bleachers as the only structures 35,000 horse racing fans attended the Miracle Million at Arlington Park just 25 days after a fire burned the facility to the ground.
Daily Herald 1985 File Photo
Arlington Festival of racing jockeys pose for a photo after opening ceremonies during the 22nd annual running of the Arlington Million.
DAILY HERALD 2004 FILE PHOTO
From left, Donna Ludvik and her sister Dora Petrulis relax before the start of the 27th running of the Arlington Million horse race at Arlington Park Race Track Saturday, Aug. 8, 2010, in Arlington Heights, Ill.
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The 28th Arlington Million, Beverly D and Secretariat in Arlington Heights.
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Rory McKenna of Arlington Heights runs for cover as it rains heavy before the Arlington Million.
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Teleprompter receives accolades as the winner of the Miracle Million at Arlington Park just 25 days after a fire burned the original Arlington to the ground.
Daily Herald 1985 File Photo
Jockey Kent Desormeaux celebrates winning the 22nd annual running of the Arlington Million.
DAILY HERALD 2004 FILE PHOTO
Fans celebrate during the 2005 Arlington Million
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Horses round the track during the running of the Miracle Million at Arlington Park on August 25,1985. Tents and bleachers replaced the old grandstand after the fire in July.
Daily Herald 1985 File Photo
Eventual winner The Tin Man, 2, right, and the rest of the field enter the clubhouse turn during the Arlington Million .
DAILY HERALD 2006 FILE PHOTO
Dena Jetel of Algonquin wins Best Fashion during the Arlington Million Ladies hat contest held at Arlington Park.
DAILY HERALD 2005 FILE PHOTO
Winning jocky Victor Espinoza gets his trophy for the 24th running of the Arlington Million.
DAILY HERALD 2006 FILE PHOTO
Race fans cheer for an early race during the day of racing at the 27th Arlington Million.
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Arlington Million Chef Mario Filippelli with his chicken dinner plate.
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Robby Albarado is targeted by reporters after winning the Arlington Million.
DAILY HERALD 2007 FILE PHOTO
A group entering the hat contest poses before the Arlington Million.
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And..Theyre off during the 2005 Arlington Million.
DAILY HERALD 2005 FILE PHOTO
Mike Polk of Park Ridge brought his lucky jockey autographed hat to hold during the 27th Arlington Million .
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Robby Albarado lays a kiss on his trophy after winning the Arlington Million.
DAILY HERALD 2007 FILE PHOTO
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