Arlington Park management isn’t planning any special ceremonies or commemorations on the final day Saturday — save for a 7:45 p.m. fireworks show and a few historical videos on TV screens in-between races — despite discussions earlier this year with village officials to do something bigger. “Really, it’s just to go out with grace,” said track President Tony Petrillo.
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