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Hawthorne/Illinois

Meager 40 harness dates on tap at Hawthorne for 2025

Illinois harness racing has been on life support, just was moved to hospice care.

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Lonnie

Another sad day for the sport.

So sad!  Recently purchased my first couple shares.  I did spend a moment or. two thinking, is it too late or worth getting involved now.  This is from a guy who grew up at Freehold and moved to Pompano so the scars are fresh.  Ohio, Kentucky and Pennsylvania seem solid for now.  Here's a question, how or what can be done to save the sport???

Stan Bergstein predicted many years ago, that we would be down one day to two or three tracks and simulcasting would rule the roost.  Looking like he may have been correct.

 

Tried to enter  historical racing dates from Illinois. Did not look good. I'll try later

 

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