Physical Attributes
The track has a one mile and one-eighth dirt oval and a one mile turf oval. The track is capable of seating at least 50,000 with extension. There is stabling on the backstretch for over 2,000 horses.
Arlington Park replaced its dirt course with a synthetic track prior to the opening of the 2007 season.
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