Eddie Olczyk Wins Hawthorne Invitational with 80-1 Horse
Hockey Hall of Famer, Blackhawks Legend, NBC Racing Analyst and proven contest player, Eddie Olczyk bested a field of 60 top horse players betting an 80-1 horse in the final…
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Spring-Summer Racing Era Begins with New Low WPS Takeout
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…
An Upset in The Pizza Man – Stakes Sprinters Take to the Track
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…
Block Looks for Back-to-Back Stakes Scores at Hawthorne
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…
Anyone’s Race in Illini Princess
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…
Speaking Scout, Encourage Lead Competitive Hawthorne Derby
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…