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Illinois harness racing’s top performers gathered in Springfield on Saturday night (Mar. 2) to celebrate the 2023 season. The banquet was organized by Tina Schrock, with trophies provided by the Illinois Harness Horseman’s Association and Kurt Becker serving as Master of Ceremonies. The big award of the evening was given to Goomster (Cassis), who won […]
Cantrall, IL – The 2022 Illinois Champions have been announced and the harness racing community would like to congratulate Funky Wiggle (Lous Legacy) for winning Illinois Horse of the Year honors. A complete list of Illinois divisional winners can be found by clicking here. A banquet honoring these award winners as well as various county fair […]
HINSDALE IL-– Arlington Park will host its final Thoroughbred races this weekend but Chicago horse racing will carry on at Hawthorne Racecourse, and Illinois horsemen are optimistic that a second new racetrack will be built in the near southwest suburbs in the next few years. “Illinois horse racing is poised to make a comeback,” said […]
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois – Harness racing returns to one of the fastest tracks in the world in August when the trotters and pacers compete at the 2021 Illinois State Fair. “For anyone who hasn’t experienced a live horse race, it’s thrilling,” said Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association President Clark Fairley. “We’re thrilled to be racing again too, […]
