Weather permitting, qualifiers will be held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield on Friday, May 9. Post time is 11:00 AM. Entries may be made online, or by calling Mark Brown at 217.299.0721 from 9-10 AM on Thursday, May 8. Updated Coggins and EHV info can also be sent to Mark Brown.
Chicago Horseplayers May Get Shut Out Of Kentucky Derby Over Unpaid Bills
Our 2025 racing schedule has been finalized for the remainder of the year.
At the 2025 USTA Board of Directors meeting, the following rule was passed regarding the racing of Two-Year-Olds:
Springfield Previews have been scheduled.
Donna Lee has passed away.
The 2024 top performers in Illinois racing along with the 2024 IHHA Hall of Fame Inductees will be recognized on March 1 at the Illinois Standardbred Banquet.
Bet Hawthorne Harness Racing. Free programs can be found here.
An update from the recent legislative session.