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Advance deposit wagering provider Xpressbet will be the sponsor of the Illinois Derby, set to run April 19 at Hawthorne Race Course.
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 19 | Illinois Derby | $500,000g | 3yo, | 9f | |
| April 19 | Robert S. Molaro H R | $100,000a | 4&up, | 6f | |
| April 19 | Sixty Sails H | $150,000g | 3&up, f/m | 9f | |
| April 19 | Third Chance H R | $100,000a | 4&up, f/m | 6f | |
| April 26 | Land of Lincoln S R | $100,000a | 3yo, | 6f | |
| April 26 | Milwaukee Avenue H R | $100,000a | 3&up, | 8.5f | |
| April 26 | Peach of It H R | $100,000a | 3&up, f/m | 8.5f | |
| April 26 | Pretty Jenny S R | $100,000a | 3yo, f | 6f |
Illinois Horsemen Object to Stake's Inclusion
The Illinois Racing Board approved this year's Chicago-area Thoroughbred stakes schedule Jan. 31 despite strong opposition by horsemen to the continuation of one race.
Hawthorne Cancels Due to Thawing Conditions
Racing at Hawthorne Dec. 28 was canceled following the fourth race when unseasonably warm conditions caused a thaw of the racing surface, making for unsafe conditions, the Illinois track reported.
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 12/3/2013
Photos from Aqueduct, Churchill Downs, Hollywood Park, Japan, Hawthorne, Zia Park and more. view slideshow
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 11/12/2013
Churchill Downs, Gulfstream Park, Laurel Park, Hawthorne, Japan, Hollywood and more. view slideshow
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 11/4/2013
Aqueduct, Churchill Downs, Calder, Woodbine, Australia, Mountaineer and more. view slideshow
Kid Dreams in Hawthorne Derby Upset
The Hawthorne Derby (gr. IIIT) Oct. 5 looked to be a matchup between Five Iron and Charming Kitten but California shipper Kid Dreams upset the pair in the 1 1/8-mile turf test.
Hawthorne Derby Attracts Charming Kitten
Well-traveled Charming Kitten drew the far outside post in a field of 10 sophomores as the 7-2 morning-line favorite in the $200,000 Hawthorne Derby (gr. IIIT) on the turf Oct. 5 in Illinois.
Illinois Approves Maywood ADW License
The Illinois Racing Board, over the strong objections of horsemen groups, approved an application from Maywood Park July 25 to act as its own Advance Deposit Wagering licensee.
Favorite Disposablepleasure Takes Sixty Sails
Disposablepleasure scored her second 2013 straight victory when she kicked clear in upper-stretch and prevailed by an easy 1 1/2 lengths over Brushed by a Star in the April 20 Sixty Sails Handicap (gr. III) at Hawthorne.
THS: Lexington Stakes and Illinois Derby
Claire Novak and Frank Angst handicap the Lexington Stakes at Keeneland and the Illinois Derby at Hawthorne. watch video
Overlooked Illinois Derby Comes Up Strong
It may not be worth points on the road to the Kentucky Derby (gr. I), but the $750,000 Illinois Derby (gr. III) drew a packed field of 14, including some familiar names, when entries were taken April 17
Brushed By a Star is Class of Sixty Sails
Out from the shadow of rival Joyful Victory, Brushed by a Star has a chance to shine in the $200,000 Sixty Sails Handicap (gr. III) at Hawthorne Race Course April 20.
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.
Illinois Derby Purse Increased to $750,000
The Illinois Racing Board Jan. 29 approved an increase in the purse for this year's Illinois Derby (gr. III) at Hawthorne Race Course and a renewal of the $400,000 American St. Leger started last year at Arlington.
Jim Benes Wins Handicapping Championship
Jim Benes topped a field of 455 to win the $750,000 first-place prize and an Eclipse Award as Handicapper of the Year.
Midwest Thoroughbreds Sets Win Record
Richard and Karen Papiese's Midwest Thoroughbreds surpassed a 38-year-old single-season record for victories by an owner this month with 501 winners from 1,706 starters in 2012. The old record was 494 wins.
Hawthorne Approved to Drop Seven Racing Days
The Illinois Racing Board Nov. 27 approved Hawthorne Race Course's request to drop seven Wednesday cards because of the effects of an outbreak of neurological equine herpes on the backstretch.
Jockey Seth Martinez Gets 2,000th Victory
Jockey Seth Martinez, who began riding in 1995, won the 2,000th race of his career when he guided maiden Mission Storm to a 2 3/4-length victory at odds of 28-1 at Hawthorne Race Course Nov. 24.
Additional EHV-I Cases Found at Hawthorne
Two additional horses at Hawthorne Race Course were moved to an isolation barn area Oct. 26 after testing positive for equine herpesvirus, a track official reported.
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