2016 Arlington Million XXXIV S.

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Race Info
History

Open to horses ages 3 years old and older, this race is contested on Arlington Park’s turf course at a distance of 1 1/4 miles (10 furlongs). As its name implies, the 1981 Arlington Million was the first Thoroughbred race to offer a purse of $1 million.

The 1985 Million is one of the most memorable editions of the race. A fire destroyed the grandstand just 25 days earlier but the race went on as scheduled with tents for patrons in what would be called the "Miracle Million." Teleprompter won that race.

Open to horses ages 3 years old and older, this race is contested on Arlington Park’s turf course at a distance of 1 1/4 miles (10 furlongs). As its name implies, the 1981 Arlington Million was the first Thoroughbred race to offer a purse of $1 million.

The 1985 Million is one of the most memorable editions of the race. A fire destroyed the grandstand just 25 days earlier but the race went on as scheduled with tents for patrons in what would be called the "Miracle Million." Teleprompter won that race.

Top horses to have won the race include John Henry, Star of Cozzene, Paradise Creek, Awad, Kicken Kris, Gio Ponti, and Cape Blanco.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:46:88
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 5 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
08/10/2024	Nations Pride (IRE) Trainer / Charles Appleby Jockey / William T. Buick Owner / Godolphin, LLC	Charles Appleby	William T. Buick	Godolphin, LLC
08/11/2023	Set Piece (GB) Trainer / Brad H. Cox Jockey / Florent Geroux Owner / Juddmonte	Brad H. Cox	Florent Geroux	Juddmonte
08/12/2022	Santin Trainer / Brendan P. Walsh Jockey / Tyler Gaffalione Owner / Godolphin, LLC	Brendan P. Walsh	Tyler Gaffalione	Godolphin, LLC
08/13/2021	Two Emmys Trainer / Hugh H. Robertson Jockey / James Graham Owner / Wolfe Racing LLC and Robertson, Hugh H.	Hugh H. Robertson	James Graham	Wolfe Racing LLC and Robertson, Hugh H.
08/09/2019	Bricks and Mortar Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Klaravich Stables, Inc. and Lawrence, William H.	Chad C. Brown	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Klaravich Stables, Inc. and Lawrence, William H.
08/10/2018	Robert Bruce (CHI) Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Irad Ortiz, Jr. Owner / Convento Viejo LLC	Chad C. Brown	Irad Ortiz, Jr.	Convento Viejo LLC
08/11/2017	Beach Patrol Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Covello, James, Sheep Pond Partners and Head of Plains Partners LLC	Chad C. Brown	Joel Rosario	Covello, James, Sheep Pond Partners and Head of Plains Partners LLC
08/12/2016	Mondialiste (IRE) Trainer / David O'Meara Jockey / Daniel Alexander Tudhope Owner / Turnbull, Geoff and Turnbull, Sandra	David O'Meara	Daniel Alexander Tudhope	Turnbull, Geoff and Turnbull, Sandra
08/14/2015	The Pizza Man Trainer / Roger A. Brueggemann Jockey / Florent Geroux Owner / Midwest Thoroughbreds, Inc.	Roger A. Brueggemann	Florent Geroux	Midwest Thoroughbreds, Inc.
08/15/2014	Hardest Core Trainer / Edward L. Graham Jockey / Eriluis Vaz Owner / Andrew Bentley Stables LLC	Edward L. Graham	Eriluis Vaz	Andrew Bentley Stables LLC
08/16/2013	Real Solution Trainer / Chad C. Brown Jockey / Alan Garcia Owner / Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.	Chad C. Brown	Alan Garcia	Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K.
08/17/2012	Little Mike Trainer / Dale L. Romans Jockey / Ramon A. Dominguez Owner / Priscilla Vaccarezza	Dale L. Romans	Ramon A. Dominguez	Priscilla Vaccarezza
08/12/2011	Cape Blanco (IRE) Trainer / Aidan P. O'Brien Jockey / Jamie P. Spencer Owner / Hay, Mrs. Fitriani, Smith, Derrick, Magnier, Mrs. John and Tabor, Michael, B.	Aidan P. O'Brien	Jamie P. Spencer	Hay, Mrs. Fitriani, Smith, Derrick, Magnier, Mrs. John and Tabor, Michael, B.
08/20/2010	Debussy (IRE) Trainer / John H. M. Gosden Jockey / William T. Buick Owner / HRH Princess Haya of Jordan	John H. M. Gosden	William T. Buick	HRH Princess Haya of Jordan
08/07/2009	Gio Ponti Trainer / Christophe Clement Jockey / Ramon A. Dominguez Owner / Castleton Lyons	Christophe Clement	Ramon A. Dominguez	Castleton Lyons
08/08/2008	Spirit One (FR) Trainer / Philippe Demercastel Jockey / Ioritz Mendizabal Owner / Kamel Chehboub	Philippe Demercastel	Ioritz Mendizabal	Kamel Chehboub
08/10/2007	Jambalaya Trainer / Catherine Day Phillips Jockey / Robby Albarado Owner / Kingfield Racing Stable, Ltd.	Catherine Day Phillips	Robby Albarado	Kingfield Racing Stable, Ltd.
08/11/2006	The Tin Man Trainer / Richard E. Mandella Jockey / Victor Espinoza Owner / Todd, Aury and Ralph E.	Richard E. Mandella	Victor Espinoza	Todd, Aury and Ralph E.
08/12/2005	Powerscourt (GB) Trainer / Aidan P. O'Brien Jockey / Kieren Fallon Owner / Mrs. John Magnier	Aidan P. O'Brien	Kieren Fallon	Mrs. John Magnier
08/13/2004	Kicken Kris Trainer / Michael R. Matz Jockey / Kent J. Desormeaux Owner / Brushwood Stable	Michael R. Matz	Kent J. Desormeaux	Brushwood Stable
08/15/2003	Sulamani (IRE) Trainer / Saeed bin Suroor Jockey / David Romero Flores Owner / Godolphin, LLC	Saeed bin Suroor	David Romero Flores	Godolphin, LLC
08/16/2002	Beat Hollow (GB) Trainer / Robert J. Frankel Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Juddmonte	Robert J. Frankel	Jerry D. Bailey	Juddmonte
08/17/2001	Silvano (GER) Trainer / Andreas Wohler Jockey / Andreas Suborics Owner / Gestuet Stiftung Fahrhof	Andreas Wohler	Andreas Suborics	Gestuet Stiftung Fahrhof
08/18/2000	Chester House Trainer / Robert J. Frankel Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Juddmonte	Robert J. Frankel	Jerry D. Bailey	Juddmonte
08/23/1997	Marlin Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Michael B. Tabor	D. Wayne Lukas	Gary L. Stevens	Michael B. Tabor
08/24/1996	Mecke Trainer / Emanuel Tortora Jockey / Robbie G. Davis Owner / James R. Lewis, Jr.	Emanuel Tortora	Robbie G. Davis	James R. Lewis, Jr.
08/26/1995	Awad Trainer / David G. Donk Jockey / Eddie Maple Owner / Ryehill Farm	David G. Donk	Eddie Maple	Ryehill Farm
08/27/1994	Paradise Creek Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Pat Day Owner / Masayuki Nishiyama	William I. Mott	Pat Day	Masayuki Nishiyama
08/28/1993	Star of Cozzene Trainer / Mark A. Hennig Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / Team Valor Stables	Mark A. Hennig	Jose A. Santos	Team Valor Stables
09/05/1992	Dear Doctor (FR) Trainer / John E. Hammond Jockey / Cash B. Asmussen Owner / Henri Chalhoub	John E. Hammond	Cash B. Asmussen	Henri Chalhoub
08/31/1991	Tight Spot Trainer / Ronald L. McAnally Jockey / Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. Owner / F Anderson, V J Winchell Jr & F Whitman	Ronald L. McAnally	Laffit A. Pincay, Jr.	F Anderson, V J Winchell Jr & F Whitman
09/01/1990	Golden Pheasant Trainer / Charles E. Whittingham Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Gretzky & Summa Stable	Charles E. Whittingham	Gary L. Stevens	Gretzky & Summa Stable
09/02/1989	Steinlen (GB) Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Jose A. Santos Owner / Wildenstein Stable	D. Wayne Lukas	Jose A. Santos	Wildenstein Stable
08/19/1988	Mill Native Trainer / Andre Fabre Jockey / Cash B. Asmussen Owner / Evergreen Farms	Andre Fabre	Cash B. Asmussen	Evergreen Farms
09/05/1987	Manila Trainer / LeRoy S. Jolley Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Shannon B M	LeRoy S. Jolley	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Shannon B M
08/30/1986	Estrapade Trainer / Charles E. Whittingham Jockey / Fernando Toro Owner / Paulson A E	Charles E. Whittingham	Fernando Toro	Paulson A E
08/24/1985	Teleprompter (GB) Trainer / Bill Watts Jockey / Tony Ives Owner / Lord Derby	Bill Watts	Tony Ives	Lord Derby
08/25/1984	John Henry Trainer / Ronald L. McAnally Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Dotsam Stable	Ronald L. McAnally	Chris J. McCarron	Dotsam Stable
08/27/1983	Tolomeo (IRE) Trainer / Luca M. Cumani Jockey / Pat Eddery Owner / D'Alessio C	Luca M. Cumani	Pat Eddery	D'Alessio C
08/28/1982	Perrault (GB) Trainer / Charles E. Whittingham Jockey / Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. Owner / Fradkoff & Van Zuylen Baron	Charles E. Whittingham	Laffit A. Pincay, Jr.	Fradkoff & Van Zuylen Baron
08/29/1981	John Henry Trainer / Ronald L. McAnally Jockey / William Shoemaker Owner / Dotsam Stable	Ronald L. McAnally	William Shoemaker	Dotsam Stable