25 year racetrack handicapper who's also done just about every job at the track (can you say clutch!). Current: Thoroughbred morning line oddsmaker, director of racing, lead analyst. President of the Racing Industry Charitable Foundation, and USTA Treasurer. College All-American, Minor League Baseball Superstar (yeah, we said it). 4-time Camel Jockey.
STICKNEY, IL – With the shift in the dynamic of live racing in Illinois, Hawthorne Race Course will begin their extended spring/summer thoroughbred season on Sunday March 5. Traditionally racing…
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STICKNEY, IL – Despite a rainy week at Hawthorne that saw Friday’s races taken off the turf as well as a portion of the Saturday races, The Pizza Man Stakes…
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STICKNEY, IL – When it comes to Illinois-bred turf horses, trainer Chris Block is one of the names that always is among the first to be recognized. Top Illinois-bred stakes…
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STICKNEY, IL – Following last weekend’s winning performance by Speaking Scout in the Hawthorne Derby, the second turf stakes of the season takes place on Saturday at Hawthorne. The $75,000 guaranteed Illini Princess…
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STICKNEY, IL – A competitive field of nine was drawn on Monday for the $100,000 Hawthorne Derby, presented by BetMakers. The 52nd running of the Hawthorne Derby will take place as race seven…
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Friday, September 23rd marks the opening day of Thoroughbred racing at Hawthorne Race Course. Over the course of the next 42 racing days, Hawthorne will feature a full slate of stakes races,…
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