The Tin Man looks to strike gold again in Arlington Million

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (AP) -- The Tin Man has a shot at some racing history Saturday in the Arlington Million.
The 9-year-old gelding, a son of Triple Crown winner Affirmed, could become the first horse to win the race two straight years and only the second to win it twice.
John Henry captured the inaugural race in 1981 and came back three years later -- also at 9 -- to reach the winner's circle a second time.
Since wrenching an ankle in the 2004 Hirsch, an injury that sidelined him 14 months, The Tin Man has won six of eight races. A victory Saturday in the eight-horse field will guarantee a spot in the Breeder's Turf on Oct. 27.
The Tin Man led wire-to-wire last year and is listed at 3-1 in the early odds. Victor Espinoza returns to the saddle for trainer Richard Mandella...Full Story