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Paddock Stall Assignments for Friday, November 8 ***All horses, including those in qualifiers will report to their assigned stalls*** ***Horses must check in at the SE corner of the paddock…

Paddock Stall Assignments for Sunday, November 3 ***All horses, including those in qualifiers will report to their assigned stalls*** ***Horses must check in at the SE corner of the paddock…

Paddock Stall Assignments for Saturday, November 2 ***All horses, including those in qualifiers will report to their assigned stalls*** ***Horses must check in at the SE corner of the paddock…

Paddock Stall Assignments for Friday, November 1 ***All horses, including those in qualifiers will report to their assigned stalls*** ***Horses must check in at the SE corner of the paddock…

Paddock Stall Assignments for Sunday, October 27 ***All horses, including those in qualifiers will report to their assigned stalls*** ***Horses must check in at the SE corner of the paddock…

Paddock Stall Assignments for Saturday, October 26 ***All horses, including those in qualifiers will report to their assigned stalls*** ***Horses must check in at the SE corner of the paddock…

Paddock Stall Assignments for Friday, October 25 ***All horses, including those in qualifiers will report to their assigned stalls*** ***Horses must check in at the SE corner of the paddock…

Paddock Stall Assignments for Sunday, October 20 ***All horses, including those in qualifiers will report to their assigned stalls*** ***Horses must check in at the SE corner of the paddock…

Paddock Stall Assignments for Saturday, October 19 ***All horses, including those in qualifiers will report to their assigned stalls*** ***Horses must check in at the SE corner of the paddock…

Ak Sar Ben Derby Rallies to Win Hawthorne Derby   STICKNEY, IL – Sunday at Hawthorne was the 54th running of the $150,000 Hawthorne Derby as a full field of…

For Immediate Release Contact: Jim Miller (708) 780-3700 JimMiller@ClubHawthorne.com   Overflow Field for Hawthorne Derby   STICKNEY, IL – As the summer thoroughbred meet winds down at Hawthorne Race Course,…

Excellent Field Assembled for Return of Carey Memorial at Hawthorne   STICKNEY, IL – A mainstay on the Hawthorne Stakes Calendar from 1983 through 2013, the once named Robert F.…

For Immediate Release Contact: Jim Miller (708) 780-3700 JimMiller@ClubHawthorne.com   Big Names in Inaugural Turf Sprints at Hawthorne   STICKNEY, IL – With the expanded summer turf schedule at Hawthorne…

Katie M’Lady Wins Her Namesake Race   STICKNEY, IL – Naming a race after a top state-bred horse isn’t always easy but in 2024 when it came to naming a…

Oeuvre Repeats as Third Chance Champ   STICKNEY, IL – The first Illinois-bred stakes took place on Sunday as state-bred fillies and mares were featured in the $75,000 guaranteed Third…

Oeuvre Leads Field in Third Chance Handicap   STICKNEY, IL – The Illinois-bred stakes season kicks off on Sunday at Hawthorne with the running of the Third Chance Handicap. The…

Patriot Spirit Wires Field as Illinois Derby Returns to Hawthorne   STICKNEY, IL – After a seven-year hiatus, the Illinois Derby, presented by 1/ST BET returned on Sunday to Hawthorne…

After a six-year hiatus, the Illinois Derby, Presented by 1/ST BET returns to Hawthorne Race Course with the 60th running. The 1 1/8 miles event on the main track carries…

For Immediate Release Contact: Jim Miller (708) 780-3700 JimMiller@ClubHawthorne.com   Return of Illinois Derby, Low Takeout Wagers Highlight Hawthorne Meet   STICKNEY, IL – The first day of entries for…

Paddock Stall Assignments for Monday, February 12 ***All horses, including those in qualifiers will report to their assigned stalls*** ***Horses must check in at the SE corner of the paddock…

Paddock Stall Assignments for Sunday, February 11 – 1:00 PM First Post ***All horses, including those in qualifiers will report to their assigned stalls*** ***Horses must check in at the…

Paddock Stall Assignments for Monday, February 5 ***All horses, including those in qualifiers will report to their assigned stalls*** ***Horses must check in at the SE corner of the paddock…

Paddock Stall Assignments for Sunday, February 4 ***All horses, including those in qualifiers will report to their assigned stalls*** ***Horses must check in at the SE corner of the paddock…

Paddock Stall Assignments for Monday, January 29 ***All horses, including those in qualifiers will report to their assigned stalls*** ***Horses must check in at the SE corner of the paddock…

Paddock Stall Assignments for Sunday, January 28 ***All horses, including those in qualifiers will report to their assigned stalls*** ***Horses must check in at the SE corner of the paddock…

Paddock Stall Assignments for Monday, January 22 ***All horses, including those in qualifiers will report to their assigned stalls*** ***Horses must check in at the SE corner of the paddock…

Paddock Stall Assignments for Sunday, January 21 ***All horses, including those in qualifiers will report to their assigned stalls*** ***Horses must check in at the SE corner of the paddock…

Paddock Stall Assignments for Sunday, January 14   ***ALL LASIX HORSES ARE ASKED TO REPORT TO DR. MCBURNEY AT THE SW CORNER OF PADDOCK, NEAR STALL 1 TO RECEIVE LASIX***…

Paddock Stall Assignments for Monday, January 8, 2024   ***ALL LASIX HORSES ARE ASKED TO REPORT TO DR. MCBURNEY AT THE SW CORNER OF PADDOCK, NEAR STALL 1 TO RECEIVE…

Paddock Stall Assignments for Sunday, January 7   ***ALL LASIX HORSES ARE ASKED TO REPORT TO DR. MCBURNEY AT THE SW CORNER OF PADDOCK, NEAR STALL 1 TO RECEIVE LASIX***…

Paddock Stall Assignments for Monday, January 1, 2024   ***ALL LASIX HORSES ARE ASKED TO REPORT TO DR. MCBURNEY AT THE SW CORNER OF PADDOCK, NEAR STALL 1 TO RECEIVE…

Paddock Stall Assignments for Sunday, December 31, 2023   ***ALL LASIX HORSES ARE ASKED TO REPORT TO DR. MCBURNEY AT THE SW CORNER OF PADDOCK, NEAR STALL 1 TO RECEIVE…

Paddock Stall Assignments for Friday, December 29, 2023   ***ALL LASIX HORSES ARE ASKED TO REPORT TO DR. MCBURNEY AT THE SW CORNER OF PADDOCK, NEAR STALL 1 TO RECEIVE…

Paddock Stall Assignments for Saturday, December 23, 2023   WE WILL BE USING BARN 1 AND BARN D FOR 15 RACE SATURDAY CARD. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU REPORT TO CORRECT…

Paddock Stall Assignments for Monday, December 18, 2023   ***ALL LASIX HORSES ARE ASKED TO REPORT TO DR. MCBURNEY AT THE SW CORNER OF PADDOCK, NEAR STALL 1 TO RECEIVE…

Paddock Stall Assignments for Sunday, December 17, 2023   ***ALL LASIX HORSES ARE ASKED TO REPORT TO DR. MCBURNEY AT THE SW CORNER OF PADDOCK, NEAR STALL 1 TO RECEIVE…

Paddock Stall Assignments for Monday, December 11, 2023   ***ALL LASIX HORSES ARE ASKED TO REPORT TO DR. MCBURNEY AT THE SW CORNER OF PADDOCK, NEAR STALL 1 TO RECEIVE…

Paddock Stall Assignments for Sunday, December 10, 2023   ***ALL LASIX HORSES ARE ASKED TO REPORT TO DR. MCBURNEY AT THE SW CORNER OF PADDOCK, NEAR STALL 1 TO RECEIVE…

Paddock Stall Assignments for Monday, December 4, 2023   John Filomeno – Stall 5 Jill Brown – Stall 7 Matthew Avenatti – Stall 9 Ron Beard – Stall 16 Ronnie…

Paddock Stall Assignments for Sunday, December 3, 2023   Dennis Brightwell – Stall 5 Stephen Durante – Stall 6 Chris Krummick – Stalls 7-9 Jamaal Denson – Stall 13 David…

For Immediate Release | Contact: Jim Miller (708) 780-3700, JimMiller@ClubHawthorne.com   STICKNEY, IL – Ominous skies loomed over Hawthorne Race Course much of the day on Saturday evening but the rains cleared as the…

STICKNEY, IL – The top Illinois-bred horses will be competing on Saturday for over $1 million in purses as 12 stakes events will be contested during Night of Champions at…

FULL FIELDS. BIG STAKES. FUN PROMOS. Live harness racing returns to “Chicago’s Hometown Track.”  Here’s what to know: LIVE RACING Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday beginning Saturday, September 9th till…

HELP HAWTHORNE PROVIDE BOOKS FOR KIDS During August, Hawthorne is partnering with Bernie’s Book Bank to collect books for Chicagoland families.  Book ownership empowers children and transforms lives! But 61%…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

by Mike Paradise, USTA Stickney, IL — Kyle Wilfong was “The Man” Saturday night (Sept. 10), driving six winners on Hawthorne’s Night of Champions. The 31-year-old Illinois native also had four…