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.
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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.
I am already dreaming of my next visit and this coming from someone who has traveled the world.
Great service and great food! The whole staff is friendly and the pizza is fantastic. The manager Carlos is a wealth on knowledge
French onion soup, Buffalo egg rolls are very flavorful !!Chicken sandwich and the steak sliders were good.Really good fried ice cream for dessert.To...
We always enjoy everything we order. Service is always on point. My daughter rates one of the best salsas.
This restaurant is great. It is always busy and they really try appeal to the "something for everyone". The menu is great and the food is consistent and...
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...
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!
Great sports bar in a sports book/otb. If that is what you are looking for the place is great. If you are looking for a traditional sports bar you may be...
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...
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...
What a great place !!!! We had the best time in great atmosphere, outstanding food and top shelf service
Pretty good place to bet the horses. Need more help though. Bartender was doing everything.
It was very nice and clean and the staff were extremely courteous,I recommend it
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.
Not just Derby Day...
– But definitely Derby Day –