Explanation Of Hawthorne Situation May 13, 2020 Earlier this week, Hawthorne Race Course issued a communication to the Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association to explain the current challenges the track is facing in regard to having live racing res...
Horsemen Weigh In On Uncertainty March 29, 2020 “At some point this is all going to turn around. We just don’t know where the end of the tunnel is yet because we’re still right smack in the middle.”
Racing At Hawthorne Halted March 16, 2020 In accordance with the recommendation of Governor J. B. Pritzker, live racing at Hawthorne Race Course will be halted for a minimum of two weeks.
Hawthorne To Race; Closed To Public March 16, 2020 In consultation with, and approval from the Illinois Racing Board, Hawthorne Race Course will close its public wagering facilities at the track and all Illinois off-track betting locations to limit th...
Policies Implemented At Hawthorne March 12, 2020 Hawthorne Race Course has implemented strict policies concerning the eligibility of horses formerly trained by recently indicted trainers.
Hawthorne To Honour Pick 4 Guarantee March 11, 2020 Following research into a missed guaranteed pool from the Late Pick 4 on Saturday, March 7, which was caused by the closing of wagering pools prematurely, Hawthorne Race Course has announced that it w...
Hot Hawthorne Start For Searle Barn February 25, 2020 Week 2 of the harness season at Hawthorne Race Course was vastly different from opening weekend in regard to weather, as temperatures rose by 20 degrees and a feeling of spring was in the air.
Hawthorne Meet Underway February 18, 2020 Hawthorne Race Course’s 92-night harness season kicked off this past weekend, as numerous state-bred champions were on the track to make their first starts of the year.
Extended Hawthorne Meet Starts Sat. February 12, 2020 Saturday evening (Feb. 15) will mark the start of harness racing at Hawthorne Race Course and will mark 50 years after the first harness meet was conducted at the Stickney oval in 1970.
Kline Joins Hawthorne September 26, 2019 In anticipation of its licensure as part of Illinois’ recent casino and gaming expansion, Hawthorne Race Course has hired Kevin Kline as its new CEO of Gaming.
Illinois’ Night Of Champions Saturday September 19, 2019 The summer harness season at Hawthorne Race Course culminates this weekend as, 11 stakes finals will compromise Night of Champions on Saturday night (Sept. 21).
Stakes Bonanza On Tap At Hawthorne August 28, 2019 After an extremely successful week of racing at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield, Mother Nature was not as kind when racing shifted to the DuQuoin State Fair last weekend. As a result of the DuQ...