Images: Opening day preparations at Arlington International Racecourse
Racetrack preparation for opening day at Arlington International Racecourse.
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The new Silks @ 2200 Group venue is ready for opening day at Arlington International Racecourse.
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Crews work to get things ready for opening day at Arlington International Racecourse.
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Horses take to the track in preparation for opening day at Arlington International Racecourse.
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Horses work out in preparation for opening day at Arlington International Racecourse.
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Horses take to the track in preparation for opening day at Arlington International Racecourse.
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Aide Silva, wife of trainer Carlos Silva, walks with her granddaughter through the grandstand watching horses work out in preparation for opening day at Arlington International Racecourse.
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Horses take to the track in preparation for opening day at Arlington International Racecourse.
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Horses take to the track in preparation for opening day at Arlington International Racecourse.
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Spotter Gina Pantano checks in a horse on its way to the track in preparation for opening day at Arlington International Racecourse.
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The new Cowboy Grille, which replaces the Paddock Pub this season is ready to open in preparation for opening day at Arlington International Racecourse.
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The new Cowboy Grille, which replaces the Paddock Pub this season, is ready for opening day at Arlington International Racecourse.
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Horses take to the track in preparation for opening day at Arlington International Racecourse.
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Horses take to the track in preparation for opening day at Arlington International Racecourse.
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Horse owner Mary Zimmerman, of Barrington, watches her horse work out in preparation for opening day at Arlington International Racecourse.
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Horse owner Theresa Nugent, of Chicago, center, and Michael Campbell, President of the Illinois Thoroughbred Horseman's Association, to Nugent's left, watch with other owners as horses work out in preparation for opening day at Arlington International Racecourse.
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