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Hawthorne to Hike Overnight Purses 15%

Hawthorne to Hike Overnight Purses 15%

Hawthorne Race Course announced Feb. 22 that overnight purses at the track will increase by $12,000 per day, effective, a hike of approximately 15% that takes effect March 1.

 Friday, February 22, 2013
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

Slot Legislation Push On Again in Illinois

Arlington Park president says the track will go out of business without slots.

 Tuesday, May 04, 2010
Hawthorne Touts Illinois Racetrack Slots Plan

Hawthorne Touts Illinois Racetrack Slots Plan

Hawthorne Race Course is touting legislation that would authorize slot machines at Illinois racetracks.

 Tuesday, May 04, 2010

Hawthorne's First Night Program Successful

Thoroughbreds ran under lights for the first time at Hawthorne Race Course Oct. 9, an innovative step taken in the Illinois track's 100th year of operation.

 Monday, October 12, 2009

Hawthorne Set for Night Racing Experiment

Thoroughbred races have been held under the lights at Hawthorne Race Course in the late fall and winter as daylight diminishes, but for the first time, the Chicago-area track will offer night racing.

 Wednesday, October 07, 2009

Illinois Tracks Could See Casino Money

After more than a dozen years of wrangling, Illinois race tracks and horse owners soon may see the influx of millions of dollars from riverboat casinos – and Hawthorne Race Course could add a casino to its racing operations, helping drive additional subsidies for all tracks.

 Friday, October 17, 2008
Hawthorne Optimistic For Spring Meet

Hawthorne Optimistic For Spring Meet

Handle rose by more than 7% during Hawthorne Park's new January racing schedule, and the Chicago-area racetrack is hoping that the upswing will continue when doors open March 7 for the start of its spring meet.

 Friday, February 29, 2008

Jockeys Houghton, Bell to Ride at Hawthorne Meet

Jockeys Terry Houghton and Derek Bell have been given approval to ride at the spring Hawthorne meet that begins Feb. 23. The riders were among seven jockeys banned from the grounds of Tampa Bay Downs Dec. 19, 2006.

 Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Internet Focus Opens Simulcast Conference

The topic of Internet gambling, both the federal prohibition and its still possibly disruptive effects on pari-mutuel business will open the 14th annual International Simulcast Conference in Philadelphia Oct. 16-18.

 Thursday, October 12, 2006

Management Shakeup at Hawthorne Race Course

Hawthorne Race Course Tuesday announced a shakeup in management, with one member of the Carey family replacing another at the helm.

 Tuesday, February 07, 2006