Fox Valley Crete

Apple Valley winning at Hawthorne Race Course

Hawthorne Set For Illinois Night Of Champions

September 08, 2022

Twelve stakes finals will be taking place on Saturday, Sept. 10 at Hawthorne with more than $1.2 million in purses on the line, all for Illinois-breds, during the Night of Champions.

Track Records Fall, Wilfong Wins Seven At Hawthorne

September 04, 2022

With just one week to the Night of Champions at Hawthorne Race Course, the racing has been fast and furious between the Illinois State Fairs along with preps and eliminations for next weekend’s finals...

Illini Classic Yearling Sale Recap

September 08, 2020

Business was brisk at the 22nd annual Illini Classic Yearling Sale on Monday (Sept. 7) at the Illinois State Fairgrounds, producing healthy results amidst a competitive market for quality harness raci...