Harness Racing Is Here
Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
Harness Racing Is BACK!
Starting October 19th, See Harness Racing At Hawthorne!
Night Of Champions
November 9, 2024
Night of Champions – The Best in Illinois Racing
Get ready for Illinois' premier racing event at Hawthorne Race Course! The Night of Champions brings together the best horses, top jockeys, and high-stakes action for an unforgettable evening. Don’t miss the excitement—place your bets and join us for a night of winning!
Benjamins Championship
NEW: MORE WAGERS ALLOWED
Over $10,000 in CASH & PRIZES
Any kind of wager. More locations. No Mandatory Plays. Bet $100 for a chance to win bonus prizes and a shot at $10,000 CASH!
Breeders Cup
November 1st & 2nd
Champions Rise at the Breeders' Cup
Get ready for the ultimate showdown in horse racing! The Breeders' Cup brings the world's finest Thoroughbreds together to compete for glory. Don’t miss your chance to bet on the action at Club Hawthorne!
Betting Seminar
Free Handicapping Seminar
Breeders Cup Prep with Emily!
Preview the richest weekend in racing with expert analysis from Emily Gullikson
Sports Betting
4 Chicagoland Sportsbooks
CASH SPORTS BETTING
Fanatics Sportsbooks in Villa Park, Crestwood, Prospect Heights and at the track.
Thanksgiving Contest
Thanksgiving Weekend
Now with a cash prize
Book your flights. Save your seats. Be thankful for horseracing.
Low Take-Out
Hawthorne Harness Racing
12% WPS Take-Out
Keep more of what you win with Hawthorne!
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Racing at Hawthorne

Racing at a Glance

Friday, Oct 25th 2024
First Post: 7:10pm
Races: 10
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Track Conditions: TBA
Next Upcoming Stakes Race:
 Night of Champions Finals
Stakes Race Date: November 9, 2024
$$50,000 - $100,000 est | All | 1
Upcoming Racing: Fri 25th, Sat 26th, Sun 27th

Entries and Results

Carryovers

Early Pick-4
None
Early Pick-5
None
Late Pick-4
None
Late Pick-5
None
Super High Five
None

Handicapper Tips and Picks

Tue
22nd
Oct
Tracks: Horseshoe Indy, Northfield Park, Parxracing At Philly
Picks By: Peter Galassi
Wed
23rd
Oct
Tracks: Hoosier Park Harness, Horseshoe Indy, Keeneland
Thu
24th
Oct
Tracks: Keeneland, Woodbine
Picks By: Emily Gullikson

Who We Are

Chicago’s Hometown Track. The oldest sporting venue in Illinois for the oldest sport in America. A fourth generation family-owned business. The largest network of off-track betting bars in Chicagoland. The longest running gaming company in Illinois history. Come bet with us!
  • 12 Off-track Betting Bars
  • 4 FANATICS Sportsbooks
  • Live Thoroughbred & Harness Racing
  • The best sports bars in the Chicagoland suburbs

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