Racing Secretary Peter Hanley would like to remind all horsemen wishing to enter the upcoming “late closers” that will be offered as part of the 2016 “Winter” meet at Hawthorne Race Course, that nominations are due by Monday, Jan. 11^th.  

Racing will kick off on Friday, Jan. 8 and will be conducted on a five-night a week schedule with post time Wednesday through Sunday’s at 7:20 p.m. (central). Qualifiers will be conducted on Wednesday, Jan. 6^th (11:00 a.m.) in preparation for the 2016 meet.

Horsemen are also reminded that there is a “straw only” policy in all barns at Hawthorne. No shavings or sawdust will be allowed.

The late closing series are listed below along and an entry form is attached which should be included with all payments. Entry fees are $200 per series.

EVENT # 1  PACE … THE WHIZZER R WHITE PACING SERIES

 FOR COLTS, HORSES, AND GELDINGS NW 2 PM RACES OR $10,000
 LIFETIME AS OF DECEMBER 1, 2015
 1 ST LEG  WED. JAN.20  $7,000G
 2ND LEG  WED.  JAN 27  $9,000G

 FINAL       WED.  FEB 3  $11,000A

EVENT # 2  PACE …THE SUBURBAN DOWNS PACING SERIES

 FOR COLTS, HORSES, AND GELDINGS NW 5 PM RACES OR $25,000
 LIFETIME AS OF DECEMBER 1, 2015
 1ST LEG  WED  JAN. 20  $8,000G
 2ND LEG  WED  JAN 27  $10,000G
 FINAL       WED  FEB.  3  $12,000A
 
 EVENT # 3  PACE … THE OHYOUPRETTYTHING PACING SERIES

 FOR FILLIES AND MARES NW 2 PM RACES OR $10,000 LIFETIME AS
 OF DECEMBER 1, 2015
 1ST LEG  FRI.  JAN 22  $7,000G
 2ND LEG  FRI.  JAN 29  $9,000G
 FINAL       FRI.  FEB 5    $11,000A
 
 EVENT # 4  PACE …THE PRETTY DIRECT PACING SERIES

 FOR FILLIES AND MARES NW 5 PM RACES OR $25,000 LIFETIME AS
 OF DECEMBER 1, 2015
 1ST LEG  FRI.  JAN 22  $8,000G
 2ND LEG  FRI.  JAN 29  $10,000G
 FINAL       FRI.  FEB 5    $12,000A
 
 EVENT # 5 TROT …THE DYGERT TROTTING SERIES

 FOR COLTS, HORSES, AND GELDINGS NW 3 PM RACES OR $15,000
 LIFETIME AS OF DECEMBER 1, 2015.
 1ST LEG THURS.  JAN 21  $7,500G
 2ND LEG  THURS.  JAN 28  $9,500G
 FINAL        THURS.  FEB 4   $11,500A
 
 EVENT # 6 TROT  …THE FOX VALLEY FLAN TROTTING SERIES

 FOR FILLIES AND MARES NW 3 PM RACES OR $15,000 LIFETIME AS
 OF DECEMBER 1, 2015.

 1ST LEG THURS.  JAN 21  $7,500G
 2ND LEG  THURS.  JAN 28  $9,500G
 FINAL        THURS.  FEB 4   $11,500A
 
All payments and nomination forms should be made payable to Hawthorne Race Course and sent to:

Jim Miller

Hawthorne Race Course

3501 S. Laramie Avenue

Cicero, IL 60804

For more information visit HawthorneRaceCourse.com

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 125 year old facility hosts thoroughbred racing in the Spring and Fall/Winter, and standardbred harness racing in January and the Summer.  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.