Churchill Downs to sell US racecourse

Churchill Downs is to sell the 326 acres in Arlington Heights, Illinois, that are currently the home of Arlington International Racecourse.

The company is committed to running Arlington’s 2021 race dates from April 30 to September 25. It does not expect any sale of the Arlington site to close prior to the conclusion of Arlington’s 2021 race meet or that the conduct of the sale process will impact Arlington’s racing operations this year.

“Arlington’s ideal location in Chicago’s north-west suburbs, together with direct access to downtown Chicago via an on-site Metra rail station, presents a unique redevelopment opportunity.

“We expect to see robust interest in the site and look forward to working with potential buyers, in collaboration with the Village of Arlington Heights, to transition this storied location to its next phase,” said Bill Carstanjen, CEO of Churchill Downs.