Current News
Summer Schedule Finalized
/in Uncategorized /by Tony SomoneSummer Race Dates
Hosted by Illinois Dept. of Agriculture.
Tuesday, May 16th-3-Year-Old & Up Preview-Springfield
Tuesday, May 23rd-3-Year-Old & Up Preview-Springfield
Saturday, June 3rd-2-Year-Old Preview-DuQuoin
Qualifiers will be held on all 3 dates before the purse races. Purse races for preview races are for Illinois-Breds only.
Hawthorne Races at Springfield and DuQuoin
Thursday, Friday, June 8th-9th in DuQuoin
Thursday, Friday, June 15th-16th in Springfield
Thursday, Friday, June 22nd-23rd in Springfield (3-Year-Old Cardinal/Violet Races)
Friday, Saturday, June 30th-July 1st in DuQuoin
Thursday, Friday, July 6th-7th in Springfield
Thursday, Friday, July 13th-14th in Springfield
Thursday, Friday, July 20th-21st in Springfield
Thursday, Friday, July 27th-28th in Springfield
Qualifiers will be held on the first day of races each week before the purse races.
For all races, post-times will be noon in Springfield and 1:00 p.m. in DuQuoin.
Legislative Update
/in Uncategorized /by Tony SomoneLegislative bills have been filed in the House and the Senate which would address the current 35-mile rule regarding the second racino. Neither bill has been assigned to a committee hearing yet.
Illinois Trotting Queen Will Race Another Year
/in Uncategorized /by Tony SomoneAnnas Lucky Star is not ready for her next career just yet. Click here to read more. http://harnessillinois.com/mike-paradise-stories-and-selections/
He’zzz A Wise Sky Gets A New Job
/in Uncategorized /by Tony SomoneIllinois Champ gets some rest and takes on a new task. Read more here. http://harnessillinois.com/illinois-champ-wont-mind-second-job/
Somestarsomewhere Shines
/in Uncategorized /by Tony SomoneSomestarsomewhere had a sparkling first crop. Click here to read more. http://harnessillinois.com/somestarsomewhere-had-sparkling-first-crop/
Bob Groter Passes Away
/in Uncategorized /by Tony SomoneBob Groter has passed away. Click here for more. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/robert-groter-obituary?id=40590060