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Longshots Rule the Day at Hawthorne

Longshots Rule the Day at Hawthorne

Wagering expectations were not met by the majority of horseplayers at Hawthorne Nov.3, as six Illinois-bred stakes races were run and all six favorites disappointed, with longshots ruling the day in the 7th annual Phil Georgeff Festival of Racing.

 Sunday, November 04, 2007
Six Stakes Offered at Hawthorne Nov. 3

Six Stakes Offered at Hawthorne Nov. 3

On a day when the Illinois Thoroughbred gets some undivided attention, the six $100,000 stakes for horses foaled and/or conceived in the Prairie State will offer a variety of challenges for the average handicapper. Here is a closer look at the 2007 edition of the Phil Georgeff Festival of Racing to be held Nov. 3.

 Thursday, November 01, 2007

Julie's Prize Heads Illinois Festival of Racing

The Phil Georgeff Illinois Festival of Racing returns to Hawthorne Saturday with six $100,000 stakes events scheduled to help determine the Illinois champions for 2003. Julie's Prize, Wiggins, Summer Mis and Out of My Way are among the leading runners competing.

 Thursday, November 06, 2003

Two Item Limit Upset in Illini Princess

Two Item Limit was upset in Saturday's Illini Princess Stakes at Hawthorne, one of six stakes for Illinois breds, each worth about $100,000, on the day's card.

 Saturday, November 09, 2002