Hawthorne Series Produces 132-1 Upset January 23, 2016 The ladies were the focus on Friday evening at Hawthorne Race Course as divisions of the Ohyouprettything and Pretty Direct Pacing Series took place.
Dygert Trotting Series Kicks Off January 22, 2016 Trotters were the focus Thursday (January 21) at Hawthorne, as Leg 1 of the Dygert Trotting Series took place.
Pair Of Series Begin At Hawthorne January 20, 2016 Wednesday night kicked off the first legs of the Whizzer R. White and Suburban Downs Pacing Series at Hawthorne Race Course.
Allards, Hawthorne Lead Fundraiser January 17, 2016 Although they may be newcomers to Chicago racing fans, driver Simon Allard and brother/trainer Rene Allard are clearly in the hearts and minds of the local brethren after joining forces with Hawthorne...
“It Was A Big Undertaking” January 11, 2016 Officials with Hawthorne Race Course had their work cut out for them to kick off the New Year: Turn a dirt Thoroughbred track into Standardbred racecourse in under one week’s time. The Illinois racewa...
Racing Returns To Hawthorne Friday January 06, 2016 After nearly 10 years away, live harness racing action returns to Hawthorne on Friday evening with a 10-race card of full fields. With racing returning to Hawthorne, horsemen will see increased purse...
Hawthorne Series Deadline Extended December 30, 2015 Racing Secretary Peter Hanley would like to remind all horsemen wishing to enter the upcoming late closers that will be offered as part of the 2016 Winter meet at Hawthorne Race Course, that nominatio...
Hawthorne, Horsemen Excited For Meet December 22, 2015 Hawthorne Race Course President and General Manager Tim Carey and Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association President Dave McCaffrey have given comments on their mutual excitement regarding the upcoming...
Auction Slated For Track Assets December 10, 2015 Reports from Illinois indicate that assets for two Chicago-area harness tracks will be auctioned off on Monday after failing to attract a buyer to keep them from bankruptcy.
Hawthorne Racing Secretary Named November 24, 2015 Hawthorne Race Course President Tim Carey has named Pete Hanley as racing secretary for the upcoming Suburban Downs at Hawthorne harness meet.
Hawthorne Stall Apps Due December 1 November 20, 2015 Horsepeople are reminded that Hawthorne Race Course stall applications for 2016 are due by December 1.
Illinois Bill To Help Tracks Introduced November 11, 2015 Illinois State Representative Thaddeus Jones has sponsored a bill in the State House that calls for the Balmoral Park and Maywood Park to remain open in hopes that a potential buyer can be sought in o...
