Irish-bred Debussy wins Arlington Million, beating Gio Ponti

Irish-bred Debussy wins Arlington Million

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — Irish-bred Debussy won the Arlington Million on Saturday, rallying to beat 2009 champion Gio Ponti by a half-length.

Gio Ponti takes over in the stretch and captures the 27th running of the Arlington Million

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. —Gio Ponti started with a stumble and ended with a victory in the Arlington Million, his fourth straight Grade I victory on the grass.