Arlington Downs

Waggoner built the track, grandstand and stables for prize-winning horse races before parimutuel betting was legalized in Texas.

and his sons Guy (1883-1950) and E. Paul (1889-1967) campaigned in support of parimutuel betting which helped get the bill passed in the Texas state legislature.

By the second racing season, the track was expanded and included additional amenities, and a large training stable that was built atop the hill overlooking the racetrack.

The racetrack thrived as Thoroughbred owners from across the country sent their horses to compete at Arlington Downs.

At the end of the 1937 regular session, the state legislature repealed the parimutuel laws and Arlington Downs was sold to commercial developers.