Closing day and era at Arlington International Racecourse as season and possibly horse racing comes to end: ‘They’re going to be dearly missed’

“I love the green grass, the horses, the winning, the losing, the sheer excitement of it,” said Watts, who said he’s a $2 better, with his biggest win ever being $300. “I’m really very, very sad today. We were just asking each other, ‘what are we going to do next summer?’ I guess my lawn will finally get mowed.”