The weather in Chicago is great for turf racing this weekend.

For Episode 212 of Chicago Race of the Day, we look at the 5th race on Saturday at Arlington: a starter-optional claimer at a mile on the turf. There are two different horses (including an Illinois stakes winner) who are returning from lengthy layoffs, and several others who are making class moves…so let’s delve into the field, figure out how the race is going to set up, and find who makes sense!