Wingate Inn Arlington Heights

The Tote Board in the Infield

by deecat

Please click on the photo, to really see the Tote Board

In the Infield at Arlington International Race Track, there is a huge, multi-paneled (6) Tote Board that tells you what you need to know.

First of all, it lists all the horses with their ODDS, which are constantly updated. In addition, it tells you what the special bets will pay. For instance, the Daily Double Pay-out, the Superfecta Pay-out, etc.

There's a huge clock that tells you how many minutes are left until the "horses reach the post. It also replays the race, especially if it is a "photo finish" so you can judge for yourself who won. So, when you are at the race track, keep your eye on the TOTE BOARD so that you are always up-to-date and aware of the odds, the payouts and the time.

Don't forget your ticket

by kaloz

For the fall weather, pack warm clothes and foul weather gear Long lenses are needed to catch the action, even if it distorts the depth. Portrait lenses are fine in the paddock, and wide angle for the vistas. If you are in for the races, bring your ticket, Daily Racing Form, Binoculars, money, and cigars!!

Suburban Chicago

by Dabs

"Arlington Heights"

Arlington Heights is a northwest suburb of Chicago not too far from O'Hare airport. We've yet to visit it's most famous attraction, Arlington Racetrack, for horse racing but we've gone there to eat several times, most recently to the Mitsuwa Asian food court.