Harness Racing Secretary Robin Schadt has posted an ambitious late closing series as well as a claiming series to start the upcoming Spring-Summer meet that promises to give pacers and trotters at all levels the chance to race for “added money”.
The 10 late closers and claiming series will all carry an entry fee of $200. Nominations are due by April 15th for the late closers while the five claiming series must have their entries postmarked no later than May 1st.
The complete late closing and claiming series schedules as well as instructions and nomination forms can also be found at www.hawthorneracecourse.com.
Standardbred racing is scheduled to begin on Kentucky Derby weekend with the opener on Friday, May 4th and will be conducted through Monday, September 24th..
Another reminder that nominations for the Night of Champions ICF two-year-old stake season are due by April 15th. That cost is $1,250. Horsemen will also be able to supplement to these stakes for a cost of $2,250 by May 15th. Supplemental nominations for the three-year-old crop of state-bred pacers and trotters is also May 15th and the cost is $2,750. Aged stakes for the Night of Champions require only a $500 fee at the time of entry for the stake. A complete stake schedule and nomination forms can be found on the Hawthorne website as well.
Everyone participating at Hawthorne whether stabled on track or off track must submit a stall application and/or stable roster. Stall applications are also available at www.hawthorneracecourse.com. Applications should be sent to Jim Miller c/o Hawthorne Race Course 3501 S Laramie Ave, Cicero, IL 60804 or they can be faxed to his attention at (708) 780-3727. Current proof of up to date vaccinations is also required for any horse entering the grounds at Hawthorne Race Course.
Applications are due no later than April 15th. Horsemen are reminded that there is a “straw only” policy in all barns at Hawthorne. No shavings or sawdust will be allowed.
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 127 year old facility hosts thoroughbred racing in March and April and again in October through Dec. Standardbred harness racing is conducted in January and February and again in May through September. 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.