Washington Park Futurity Stakes
The Washington Park Futurity Stakes was an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually at the now defunct Washington Park Race Track in Woodlawn, Chicago. A race on dirt for two-year-olds, it was first run in 1937 as a six furlong event. Placed on hiatus for two years, it returned as an annual feature in 1940. From 1959 through 1961 the race was hosted by Chicago's Arlington Park race track where it was run at a distance of six and a half furlongs. Made permanent at Arlington Park, the Washington Park Futurity was merged  with the Arlington Futurity Stakes and is known as the Arlington-Washington Futurity Stakes. Race notes. During its tenure, the Washington Park Futurity hosted some of the best horses in the United States. Records. Speed record: (at distance of 6 furlongs) Most wins by a jockey: Most wins by an owner: Winners. † In 1956, California Kid won but was disqualified bumping in the stretch and set back to second.