Arlington Racetrack opens as Derby fans head to Kentucky
Arlington Racetrack opens as Derby fans head to Kentucky
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Arlington Park opens Friday, as other racing fans head to the big race on Saturday-the Kentucky Derby. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the suburban race track’s re-opening after a fire destroyed the park four years earlier. We check in with Arlington Park President Tony Petrillo about how they prepare the race track for visitors, and how the track has evolved after more than eight decades.
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