We return to the maiden ranks for Episode 223 of Chicago Race of the Day! The Arlington 5th on Saturday, June 19 is a six-furlong maiden special weight for Illinois-breds, aged three and up. Everyone in the field is still lightly raced, though no one is a first-time starter. So, it’s got that combination of race form and pedigree thinking that makes maiden races so much fun.

So, let’s dive in!