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Hawthorne Ties Purse Money to Field Size

Hawthorne Ties Purse Money to Field Size

Hawthorne Race Course will offer bonus money for larger fields during its spring meet, track officials announced Dec. 26.

 Monday, December 26, 2011
Hawthorne Gold Cup Purse Boosted

Hawthorne Gold Cup Purse Boosted

The $500,000 Hawthorne Gold Cup Handicap (gr. II) returns as the marquee race for the Hawthorne fall meet, which begins on Saturday, Oct. 1.

 Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Illinois Derby Gets Purse Increase

Illinois Derby Gets Purse Increase

The partnership between Hawthorne Race Course and TVG for the Illinois Derby (gr. III) has allowed for the purse for the race to be increased from $250,000 to $300,000.

 Thursday, March 31, 2011
Hawthorne to Pay Purses to Last Place

Hawthorne to Pay Purses to Last Place

The Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association and Hawthorne Race Course have agreed to pay purses to the bottom finisher in all races beginning with the Friday, April 1, racing card.

 Monday, March 28, 2011
Average Daily Wagering Improves at Hawthorne

Average Daily Wagering Improves at Hawthorne

Management at Hawthorne Race Course attributed improved weather, a schedule change, and larger fields for increased average daily wagering during the fall 2010 meet at the Chicago-area track.

 Monday, January 03, 2011
Hawthorne Cuts Stakes Purses, Race Dates

Hawthorne Cuts Stakes Purses, Race Dates

The Illinois Racing Board approved a request from Hawthorne Race Course to make substantial cuts to its stakes schedule at a meeting Aug. 31.

 Wednesday, September 01, 2010
HANA's Top-10 Tracks - #8 Hawthorne

HANA's Top-10 Tracks - #8 Hawthorne

The Horseplayers Association of North America regularly rates the 65 Thoroughbred racetracks in North America. Featured exclusively on BloodHorse.com is a countdown of the top 10 tracks. Hawthorne Race Course is #8.

 Thursday, February 05, 2009