Racing Secretary Peter Hanley would like to remind all horsemen wishing to enter the upcoming “late closers” that will be offered as part of the 2016 “Winter” meet at Hawthorne Race Course, that nominations are due by Monday, Jan. 11th.
Racing will kick off on Friday, Jan. 8 and will be conducted on a five-night a week schedule with post time Wednesday through Sunday’s at 7:20 p.m. (central). Qualifiers will be conducted on Wednesday, Jan. 6th (11:00 a.m.) in preparation for the 2016 meet.
Horsemen are also reminded that there is a “straw only” policy in all barns at Hawthorne. No shavings or sawdust will be allowed.
The late closing series are listed below along and an entry form is attached which should be included with all payments. Entry fees are $200 per series.
EVENT # 1 PACE … THE WHIZZER R WHITE PACING SERIES
FOR COLTS, HORSES, AND GELDINGS NW 2 PM RACES OR $10,000
LIFETIME AS OF DECEMBER 1, 2015
1 ST LEG WED. JAN.20 $7,000G
2ND LEG WED. JAN 27 $9,000G
FINAL WED. FEB 3 $11,000A
EVENT # 2 PACE …THE SUBURBAN DOWNS PACING SERIES
FOR COLTS, HORSES, AND GELDINGS NW 5 PM RACES OR $25,000
LIFETIME AS OF DECEMBER 1, 2015
1ST LEG WED JAN. 20 $8,000G
2ND LEG WED JAN 27 $10,000G
FINAL WED FEB. 3 $12,000A
EVENT # 3 PACE … THE OHYOUPRETTYTHING PACING SERIES
FOR FILLIES AND MARES NW 2 PM RACES OR $10,000 LIFETIME AS
OF DECEMBER 1, 2015
1ST LEG FRI. JAN 22 $7,000G
2ND LEG FRI. JAN 29 $9,000G
FINAL FRI. FEB 5 $11,000A
EVENT # 4 PACE …THE PRETTY DIRECT PACING SERIES
FOR FILLIES AND MARES NW 5 PM RACES OR $25,000 LIFETIME AS
OF DECEMBER 1, 2015
1ST LEG FRI. JAN 22 $8,000G
2ND LEG FRI. JAN 29 $10,000G
FINAL FRI. FEB 5 $12,000A
EVENT # 5 TROT …THE DYGERT TROTTING SERIES
FOR COLTS, HORSES, AND GELDINGS NW 3 PM RACES OR $15,000
LIFETIME AS OF DECEMBER 1, 2015.
1ST LEG THURS. JAN 21 $7,500G
2ND LEG THURS. JAN 28 $9,500G
FINAL THURS. FEB 4 $11,500A
EVENT # 6 TROT …THE FOX VALLEY FLAN TROTTING SERIES
FOR FILLIES AND MARES NW 3 PM RACES OR $15,000 LIFETIME AS
OF DECEMBER 1, 2015.
1ST LEG THURS. JAN 21 $7,500G
2ND LEG THURS. JAN 28 $9,500G
FINAL THURS. FEB 4 $11,500A
All payments and nomination forms should be made payable to Hawthorne Race Course and sent to:
Jim Miller
Hawthorne Race Course
3501 S. Laramie Avenue
Cicero, IL 60804
For more information visit HawthorneRaceCourse.com
ABOUT HAWTHORNE RACE COURSE
Founded in 1891, Hawthorne Race Course is the 4th oldest racetrack in the nation and the oldest sporting venue in Illinois. Located in Stickney, Illinois on the edge of Chicago’s city limits, the 125 year old facility hosts thoroughbred racing in the Spring and Fall/Winter, and standardbred harness racing in January and the Summer. The family-owned and operated business has been an innovator in horseracing for more than 100 years and features the nation’s most rewarding players program. For additional information: www.HawthorneRaceCourse.com | Facebook.com/ClubHawthorne | @ClubHawthorne.