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Turf Titans Clash in Million Showdown
26 Jul
Summary
- Arlington Million features top turf horses Burnham Square and Fort Washington.
- The event is part of Colonial Downs' Festival of Racing on August 1.
- Eight horses entered for the 1¼-mile Arlington Million race.
The stage is set for the Arlington Million (G1) on Saturday, August 1, featuring a compelling turf showdown between Burnham Square and defending winner Fort Washington. This prestigious 1¼-mile race is the centerpiece of Colonial Downs' Festival of Racing, which boasts an eight-stakes program worth $2.6 million.
Burnham Square, owned by Whitham Thoroughbreds and trained by Ian Wilkes, enters as the 5-2 morning-line favorite. After a successful Triple Crown campaign in 2025, the colt has excelled on turf, securing victories in the Elkhorn Stakes (G2), Louisville Stakes (G3), and Chorleywood Stakes (L).
Fort Washington, trained by Shug McGaughey for Magic Cap Stables, aims to defend his title. The gelding has demonstrated consistent top form, recently winning the Dinner Party Stakes (G3). He faces strong competition from stablemate Integration, last year's runner-up, and other formidable opponents like Grade 1 winner Test Score.
