The last race was run at Arlington Park International Racecourse on September 25, 2021. One of the most beautiful tracks and best turf courses in the world. Here are some of my favorite shots from the last race meet.
Gate Crew waits for his workout on the main track.
The beautiful and unique grandstand.
Spring on the horse path to the main track.
Good catch!
Katie M'Lady is alert while getting a morning bath.
Blue Sky Kowboy on the training track.
Having a pick of grass by the abandoned barns, and it was Covid too.
Busy morning during training hours.
Suds
Track pony bits
Morning on the paddock path.
Shake, shake, shake!
Outriders arrive for the races and talk with fans.
Pony barn.
Katie M'Lady has a workout on the main track.
Happy Sails lives up to her name.
The famous statue of The Bart and John Henry.
Morning
Sister Ruler, the winner of the final race at Arlington Park for Hoffman Farms Racing and Michele Boyce walks to the main track for a workout with Constantino Roman. Sister did everything with a purpose.
A wise track pony enjoying himself.
Storm clouds approach.
The paddock from the grand staircase.
Empty barn.
Maintenance stopped a long time ago.
The leafy stable area.
Sunrise the last week Arlington was open.
September sunrise on the main track.
Last few golden walks down the horse path.
Last ride through the fall paddock.
Ponying through the tunnel.
Fall walk to the main track.
A few days a year, the steam was golden in Barn 7.
The last day, October 1, 2021.
Goodbye Arlington Park.
