# Arlington Million horse race 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/arlington-million-horse-race-2026
> Updated: 2026-08-01T22:24:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, the Goodwood Racecourse in England hosted three Breeders’ Cup Challenge qualifiers, while the United States prepared for two major events: the Clement L. Hirsch Stakes at Del Mar and the Arlington Million at Colonial Downs in Virginia. The Arlington Million preview highlighted jockey Javier Castellano on Fort Washington and listed Burnham Square as a leading contender.

A week later, on 1 August, Burnham Square, ridden by Brian Hernandez Jr. and trained by Ian Wilkes, captured the Grade 1 Arlington Million. The gelding secured a 2:00 finish over 1¼ miles, earning a $1 million purse and setting a record track handle of $10,790,616. The win marked Burnham Square’s fourth straight victory and its second Grade 1 triumph. Wilkes indicated the horse’s next targets would be the Kentucky Turf Cup on 5 September and the Breeders’ Cup Turf on 31 October at Keeneland.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-01: Burnham Square Triumphs in Arlington Million at Colonial Downs

Burnham Square captured the Grade‑1 Arlington Million at Colonial Downs, Virginia, with jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. and trainer Ian Wilkes, winning a $1 million purse and eyeing the Kentucky Turf Cup and Breeder

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/burnham-square-triumphs-in-arlington-million-at-colonial-downs

### 2026-07-27: Breeders' Cup qualifiers at Goodwood and Del Mar ahead of Arlington Million

Goodwood (UK) and Del Mar (US) host Breeders' Cup qualifiers, and the Arlington Million in Virginia features jockey Javier Castellano on Fort Washington against Burnham Square.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/breeders-cup-qualifiers-at-goodwood-and-del-mar-ahead-of-arlington-million

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Cite as: Arlington Million horse race 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/arlington-million-horse-race-2026