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All good things must come to an end and the Hawthorne spring meet is no exception. However we must all tip our hats to the great job that the guys on the south side did over the last three months. We had great racing, full fields, fun and adventures, and the best of Illinois racing on display. Let’s...Read More
  • BrianZipse · Good meet for Hawthorne ... love that the average starters per race went up by nearly one. · 28 days ago ·
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  • Capper · Chris, great job covering Hawthorne all season. You're behind the scenes footage was second to none. I'll try to make it up there for one of the big race days next spring, but until then....Million day is on the horizon! · 28 days ago ·
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Gemologist and Alpha punch their ticket for the first Saturday in May with a strong performance in their final prep...Read More
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  • AndyScoggin · Everyone be sure to check out my votes for the Top 10 3 YOs on the NTRA polls (ntra.com/polls) on Monday afternoon. Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts on HRN. · 51 days ago ·
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  • Eclipse First · Looking like a better crop of three year-old colts than most we have seen of late, and potentially the best betting Derby in some time. I will be perfectly willing to let the odds dictate this one. If Gemologist is underlaid due to undefeated record and high-profile connections, will stay away; ditto Take Charge Indy w/ Borel up. Obviously we need to see who actually makes it to the gate--and post draw--but could envision as many as half a dozen legit contenders at playable odds on Derby day, including I'll Have Another, Went the Day Well, Daddy Longlegs, Alpha, Mark Valeski, and Wrote. And I see Genady Dorchenko plans to toss Hero of Order in the Bluegrass--what do you do if he runs another big one @ Keeneland? Should make for some whopping exotic payouts at this year's Derby! · 50 days ago ·
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The 55th running of the Illinois Derby was a battle to the very end, with 13-1 long shot Done Talking winning ...Read More
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  • railbird33 · No War Emblem wih a 119 Beyers this year. · 50 days ago ·
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  • BrianZipse · 112 vs. 86 ... Respective Illinois Derby Beyer ratings of War Emblem and Done Talking. · 50 days ago ·
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The West Coast 3-year-olds completed their path to Kentucky Derby 2012 on Saturday and I’ll Have Another got the bob over Creative Cause in the 75th running of the Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby. G1 Santa Anita Derby (4-7-12): 94 BSF (I’ll Have Another) 42-1 Baffert bomber Blueskiesnrainbows surprisingly...Read More
Eclipse Sportswire was on-site for the best Kentucky Derby 2012 preps yet - the Wood Memorial, Santa Anita Derby and Illinois Derby, plus Keeneland!Read More
Saturday is the 2012 running of Chicago’s one and only Kentucky Derby prep race - the Illinois Derby...Read More
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  • cpsoren121 · You know it Vic, what a tough race to handicap! · 53 days ago ·
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  • travel_vic · 5 4 2 is the best I can come up with · 53 days ago ·
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The Kentucky Derby hopes of one Michael J. Repole resting squarely on his young shoulders, Our Entourage strode off a horse van onto the grounds of Hawthorne Race Course Friday afternoon.Read More
HRN Master Handicapper Jarrod Horak gives you the scoop on who to pick in the big Kentucky Derby 2012 preps: Wood Memorial, the Santa Anita Derby, AND the Illinois Derby!Read More
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  • mdracing69 · Actually, I am in a big, empty room. Hope to have an improved video studio setup in the future. · 55 days ago ·
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  • sallyeastman · You deserve a great studio with perfectd audio! I like your picks, exceptd for I'll Have Another, who I think at 1:40 is the fastest at that distance even if others didn't come back strong from the Rbt Lewis. · 55 days ago ·
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The winner of the Grade 3, $500,000 Illinois Derby will grab enough graded cash to make the starting gate in Kentucky Derby 2012 and morning line favorite Currency Swap tries two turns for the first time. #4 Currency Swap (4-1), the 2011 G1 Hopeful winner, recently returned from an injury and finish...Read More
Currency Swap brought trainer Terri Pompay the first Grade 1 victory of her career in the Hopeful Stakes at Saratoga last September. This year after spending some time on the sidelines, the blaze-faced colt is back with another big goal – to win Saturday’s running of the $500,000 TVG Illinois Derby ...Read More
Jeremiah engelhardt up and coming trainer watch his horses breaking into the bigger picture will happen soon ROMANACING THE GOLD IN FRONT
We’re only one week away from the $500,000 Illinois Derby taking place at Hawthorne Race Course and I absolutely can’t wait to be there in person! So to prepare for this historic event, I did some poking around on the internet to see if I could find some facts, figures, and other interesting informa...Read More
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  • Mary Z. · lol, cocoa. God luck with that. · 57 days ago ·
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  • Mary Z. · oops, I always do that. Good luck. · 57 days ago ·
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This time a year ago, you could barely go a day without reading about Mike Repole, Thoroughbred racing’s most entertaining and outspoken owner. Repole had not one, but two legitimate Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) contenders, including the favorite—undefeated champion Uncle Mo. The ...Read More
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WGN-TV Chicago will provide live coverage of the 55th running of the Illinois Derby from Hawthorne Race Course on Saturday, April 7th from 5:00-6:00pm. “WGN Sports is excited to have Hawthorne Race Course as a new partner,” said Marty Wilke, WGN-TV vice president and general manager. “The Illinois D...Read More
Hawthorne Race Course started their spring meet this last weekend and my friend Jeff and I had the pleasure of visiting on Sunday. Here are my observations from opening weekend and my trip to Cicero!Read More
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  • AliceReynolds · Hey, just stopping by to "Like & Listen". Sounds like you all have a great track there! · 92 days ago ·
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  • cpsoren121 · Yes! Both Chicago tracks are great in their own way and give the fans great wagering value and fan experience! · 92 days ago ·
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Opening Day entries were taken for the start of the Hawthorne spring thoroughbred meet and the full entry box for the opener is a good sign of the high expectations for the meet which begins Friday at 1:40 PM. A total of 95 horses were entered to comprise the nine-race opening day card with 91 in th...Read More
Hawthorne’s spring meet is a mere week away and I was fortunate to get some inside information from Jim Miller (Hawthorne’s main guy) regarding some of the items we can look forward to! I think we’re going to see some excellent racing coming up in Chicago and I hope you will agree. Read More
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  • travel_vic · TYG had something worthwhile to say? MUST have been from a visiting member as the house clowns are pitiful · 110 days ago ·
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  • MonaPetro1 · I am really looking forward to the spring meet. Jim vs. Not Me!! I got kicked! · 110 days ago ·
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Early Nominations for the Grade 3, $500,000 Illinois Derby closed on February 3 as 91 horses were nominated for the 1 1/8 Mile Dirt Event to be run on Saturday, April 7. The Illinois Derby has traditionally been a stepping stone for horses as a final prep for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Bra...Read More

Race Results & Past Performances

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View Details04/07/12Haw91 1/8 mD03 MIllinois Derby-G3Done TalkingMorgan's Guerrilla Hakama1:53.88
View DetailsView Video04/09/11Haw71 1/8 mD03 MIllinois Derby-G3Joe VannZoebearThe Fed Eased1:51.91
View DetailsView Video04/03/10Haw71 1/8 mD03 MIllinois Derby-G3American LionYawanna TwistBacktalk1:51.31
View DetailsView Video04/04/09Haw71 1/8 mD03 MIllinois Derby-G2Musket ManGiant OakHis Greatness1:49.91
View DetailsView Video04/09/05Haw71 1/8 mD0 Illinois Derby-G2Greeley's GalaxyMonarch LaneMagna Graduate1:49.62
View Details04/03/04Haw71 1/8 mD03 MIllinois Derby-G2Pollard's VisionSong Of The SwordSuave1:50.80
View DetailsView Video04/06/02Haw81 1/8 mD03 MIllinois Derby-G2War EmblemRepentFonz's1:49.92
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