Arlington Park, Part IX
Since October 13, 1927, Arlington Park has been the home of "the most beautiful track in America" and thoroughbred racing. Now, the track has closed. As part of the closure, all the equipment, nostalgia, artwork, and more will be offered to the public in a series of auctions over the remainder of 2022. This event is the ninth of many and features original framed paintings, prints and photographs, many of them antiques. Original Winner's Circle photos starting from 1947. Secretariat Triple Crown winning original photo, John Henry vs. The Bart original photograph, Pat Day and William Shoemaker photo and print, aerial photos of Arlington Racecourse, autographed jockey photographs, many "Event" photographs at Arlington, and more. Don't miss this opportunity, as these quality items will be sold to the public. Browse and bid your price now.
Please note approximately ten items were removed by Arlington Park and Churchill Downs from this event for historical reservation at Churchill Downs. We were notified of this decision after we had published the catalog. Thank you for your understanding.
The public may preview and inspect the items in this event only from 12p to 5p on October 3 (view the preview and removal map), and direct questions to Shawn Smith, call/text (937) 597-3602 or Judd Grafe, call/text (507) 254-1184.
Contact for Questions
- Grafe Auction Customer Service,(800) 328-5920 (call)

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K. Kawai Baby Grand Piano Model # KG-2E Serial # 1810864 (From the Penthouse)
"2008 Equicizer Arlington Park" by Wooden Horse Corporation Model # Equicizer G1 ID# E0803637 72" x 24" x 48"
Pat Day Photograph with Wood Frame 6 1/2" x 8 1/2"
"Arlington Burning" photo with 11"x9" wood frame
William Shoemaker Budweiser Arlington Park Second Annual Running, Illustration by PEB, Print with Wood Frame 19 1/2" x 25 1/2"
"Race For The Ages" John Henry vs. The Bart 1981 Arlington Million Inaugural Running Photo with Wood Frame (Paddock bronze statue created based on this photo) 26" x 22"
Secretariat Winning Triple Crown at Belmont Park Photograph with Wood Frame 32" x 26"
1988 Chicago Sun Times Arlington New Grand Stand Article with Wood Frame 28 1/4" x 20"
Aerial Photograph of Arlington International Racecourse with Wood Frame and Tru Vue Conservation Glass 32 3/4" x 28 3/4"
1973 Daily Racing Form Newspaper Secretariat Winning Arlington Invitational Article with Wood Frame 26" x 40"
"Don't Let Chicago Steal Arlington Park" cartoon sign with 20"x25" metal frame