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Racing at Hawthorne

Racing at a Glance

Thursday, May 1st 2025
First Post: 2:40pm
Races: 7
|
Track Conditions: TBA
Next Upcoming Stakes Race:
 The Third Chance
Stakes Race Date: May 18, 2025
$50,000 | F&M 3&Up | 6 Furlongs
Upcoming Racing: Thu 1st, Sun 4th, Thu 8th

Entries and Results

Current/Upcoming Entries
Thu
1st
May
Races: 7 | First Post: 2:40 pm
Past Race Results
Sun
27th
Apr

Carryovers

Early Pick-4
None
Early Pick-5
$3,789
Late Pick-4
None
Late Pick-5
None
Super High Five
$1,067
Pick-6
$7,717
Place Pick 8
None
Pick 6
None

Handicapper Tips and Picks

Thu
1st
May
Tracks: Hawthorne
Sat
3rd
May
Tracks: Churchill Downs
Picks By: Jim Miller

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!
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A Word From the Patrons

Club Hawthorne Oakbrook
Based on 20 reviews
Jackson Durant
If you want to watch or bet on the horses, this is it. Lots of tables & large center bar. A zillion mounted TVs, with great views from anywhere. Really good menu selection available.
Kevin Norris
I am already dreaming of my next visit and this coming from someone who has traveled the world.
Dan R.
Great service and great food! The whole staff is friendly and the pizza is fantastic. The manager Carlos is a wealth on knowledge
Stoney Point Grill
Based on 1140 reviews
Robert H.
The food was great
The staff is awsome
The ambiance is great the fireplace the slots and horse racing is awesome the juicy Lucy is the best burger to get...
Marius S.
My daughter granddaughter and I had dinner last friday there. All 3 of us ordered the Fish Fry and it was great.. The place is a little loud but it is a...
Debbie W.
Great service and food was spot on. We ordered the Salmon and wild rice. Definitely will be back.
Crazy Pour Sports Bar
Based on 1342 reviews
Brian K.
Amazing sports bar with plenty of TVs, the perfect place to watch a game. And for an added bonus, the bar has a slot machine room, and is also connected to...
Dino M.
First of I want to state that this was my first time eating @ crazy pour & it won't be my last because this establishment is just wonderful.
The staff is...
Bri K.
Awesome drink menu! Awesome atmosphere if you're a sports fan! They've got a bunch of huge TV's. It gets a little loud at night but it's a cool place!
The Saddle Room
Based on 1941 reviews
Jeff G.
Great spot, cool atmosphere, great bar area. A little too cold at the end of December, but the outdoor seating area seemed pretty cool spot for warmer...
Miranda L.
A suburban hidden gem. Saddle Room in Hoffman Estates is nestled in by the NOW Arena. The restaurant is off track betting theme so there are tons of race...
Dan H.
This is one of the best restaurants in the area and we love it. We're vegan but we find plenty to order on the menu and we try something new each time we...
Club Hawthorne Joliet
Based on 106 reviews
M Hewlett
Pretty good place to bet the horses. Need more help though. Bartender was doing everything.
Darren Burton
It was very nice and clean and the staff were extremely courteous,I recommend it
Lisa Bending
We come here once a year for the Kentucky Derby. On this day, which I believe to be one of the busiest days of the year, the place was completely crowded. If you didn't get there early you will NOT get a seat. You won't even be able to find a place to stand right before the race. Cool thing is they do a drive thru for betting so you don't have to go indoors and deal with the crowds if you don't wish too. People taking the bets we're very nice. The bartending was fairly quick as well granted all the people that were there.
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