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.
Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:46:88
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 5 lengths
| Date | Past Winner | Trainer | Jockey | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/08/2025 | Fort Washington | Claude R. McGaughey III | Junior Alvarado | Magic Cap Stables |
| 08/10/2024 | Nations Pride (IRE) | Charles Appleby | William Buick | Godolphin, LLC |
| 08/11/2023 | Set Piece (GB) | Brad H. Cox | Florent Geroux | Juddmonte |
| 08/12/2022 | Santin | Brendan P. Walsh | Tyler Gaffalione | Godolphin, LLC |
| 08/13/2021 | Two Emmys | Hugh H. Robertson | James Graham | Wolfe Racing LLC and Robertson, Hugh H. |
| 08/09/2019 | Bricks and Mortar | Chad C. Brown | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Klaravich Stables, Inc. and Lawrence, William H. |
| 08/10/2018 | Robert Bruce (CHI) | Chad C. Brown | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Convento Viejo LLC |
| 08/11/2017 | Beach Patrol | Chad C. Brown | Joel Rosario | Covello, James, Sheep Pond Partners and Head of Plains Partners LLC |
| 08/12/2016 | Mondialiste (IRE) | David O'Meara | Daniel Alexander Tudhope | Turnbull, Geoff and Turnbull, Sandra |
| 08/14/2015 | The Pizza Man | Roger A. Brueggemann | Florent Geroux | Midwest Thoroughbreds, Inc. |
| 08/15/2014 | Hardest Core | Edward L. Graham | Eriluis Vaz | Andrew Bentley Stables LLC |
| 08/16/2013 | Real Solution | Chad C. Brown | Alan Garcia | Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K. |
| 08/17/2012 | Little Mike | Dale L. Romans | Ramon A. Dominguez | Priscilla Vaccarezza |
| 08/12/2011 | Cape Blanco (IRE) | Aidan P. O'Brien | Jamie P. Spencer | Hay, Mrs. Fitriani, Smith, Derrick, Magnier, Mrs. John and Tabor, Michael, B. |
| 08/20/2010 | Debussy (IRE) | John H. M. Gosden | William Buick | HRH Princess Haya of Jordan |
| 08/07/2009 | Gio Ponti | Christophe Clement | Ramon A. Dominguez | Castleton Lyons |
| 08/08/2008 | Spirit One (FR) | Philippe Demercastel | Ioritz Mendizabal | Kamel Chehboub |
| 08/10/2007 | Jambalaya | Catherine Day Phillips | Robby Albarado | Kingfield Racing Stable, Ltd. |
| 08/11/2006 | The Tin Man | Richard E. Mandella | Victor Espinoza | Todd, Aury and Ralph E. |
| 08/12/2005 | Powerscourt (GB) | Aidan P. O'Brien | Kieren Fallon | Mrs. John Magnier |
| 08/13/2004 | Kicken Kris | Michael R. Matz | Kent J. Desormeaux | Brushwood Stable |
| 08/15/2003 | Sulamani (IRE) | Saeed bin Suroor | David Romero Flores | Godolphin, LLC |
| 08/16/2002 | Beat Hollow (GB) | Robert J. Frankel | Jerry D. Bailey | Juddmonte |
| 08/17/2001 | Silvano (GER) | Andreas Wohler | Andreas Suborics | Gestuet Stiftung Fahrhof |
| 08/18/2000 | Chester House | Robert J. Frankel | Jerry D. Bailey | Juddmonte |
| 08/23/1997 | Marlin | D. Wayne Lukas | Gary L. Stevens | Michael B. Tabor |
| 08/24/1996 | Mecke | Emanuel Tortora | Robbie G. Davis | James R. Lewis, Jr. |
| 08/26/1995 | Awad | David G. Donk | Eddie Maple | Ryehill Farm |
| 08/27/1994 | Paradise Creek | William I. Mott | Pat Day | Masayuki Nishiyama |
| 08/28/1993 | Star of Cozzene | Mark A. Hennig | Jose A. Santos | Team Valor Stables |
| 09/05/1992 | Dear Doctor (FR) | John E. Hammond | Cash B. Asmussen | Henri Chalhoub |
| 08/31/1991 | Tight Spot | Ronald L. McAnally | Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. | F Anderson, V J Winchell Jr & F Whitman |
| 09/01/1990 | Golden Pheasant | Charles E. Whittingham | Gary L. Stevens | Gretzky & Summa Stable |
| 09/02/1989 | Steinlen (GB) | D. Wayne Lukas | Jose A. Santos | Wildenstein Stable |
| 08/19/1988 | Mill Native | Andre Fabre | Cash B. Asmussen | Evergreen Farms |
| 09/05/1987 | Manila | LeRoy S. Jolley | Angel Cordero, Jr. | Shannon B M |
| 08/30/1986 | Estrapade | Charles E. Whittingham | Fernando Toro | Paulson A E |
| 08/24/1985 | Teleprompter (GB) | Bill Watts | Tony Ives | Lord Derby |
| 08/25/1984 | John Henry | Ronald L. McAnally | Chris J. McCarron | Dotsam Stable |
| 08/27/1983 | Tolomeo (IRE) | Luca M. Cumani | Pat Eddery | D'Alessio C |
| 08/28/1982 | Perrault (GB) | Charles E. Whittingham | Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. | Fradkoff & Van Zuylen Baron |
| 08/29/1981 | John Henry | Ronald L. McAnally | William Shoemaker | Dotsam Stable |
