Will there be racing at Arlington Park in 2021?
Earlier today, the Illinois Racing Board awarded Arlington International Racecourse with race dates for 2021.
Are there horse races in January?
We begin our horse racing calendar with an early prep for the Kentucky Derby, the Sham Stakes….January.
| Race | Track | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| La Cañada Stakes | Santa Anita | 4yo+ fillies, 1 1/16 miles, Grade III |
| Pegasus World Cup | Gulfstream Park | 4yo+, 1 1/8 miles, Grade I |
Where is Hawthorne horse track?
Cicero, Illinois
Hawthorne Race Track is a 119-acre horse racing track located in Cicero, Illinois, near Chicago. Hawthorne Race Track is one of the most famous horse tracks in the state of Illinois. The track hosts thoroughbred racing in the spring and fall.
Is Arlington Racecourse closing?
CHICAGO – After nearly 100 years, the historic Arlington International Racecourse is closing. Saturday will be the final day of racing in Arlington Park’s history after its owners, Churchill Downs, announced plans to close the track and sell the massive 326-acre property.
What Thoroughbred tracks are running today?
Tracks
| Time | Track | #/race |
|---|---|---|
| 9:45 AM | Mahoning Valley | 7.3 |
| 9:55 AM | Parx Racing | 8.3 |
| 10:05 AM | Gulfstream Park | 8.6 |
| 11:00 AM | Louisiana Downs | 7.6 |
What horse race is in November?
Major Horse Races
| Pegasus World Cup | January | Gulfstream Park |
|---|---|---|
| Breeders’ Cup Mile | November | Keeneland |
| TwinSpires Breeders’ Cup Sprint | November | Keeneland |
| Breeders’ Cup Turf | November | Keeneland |
| Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint | November | Keeneland |
What horse race is in May?
Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. The Kentucky Derby /ˈdɜːrbi/ is a horse race held annually in Louisville, Kentucky, United States, almost always on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival.
When did Hawthorne Racetrack close?
1905
In 1902, the grandstand burned to the ground, which moved all racing to the Harlem racetrack in Chicago. The reopened track held a 12-day summer meet at its own facility later that year. In 1905, horse racing was banned in Chicago, leading to the closure of Hawthorne.
Is Balmoral Race Track open?
It operated from 1926 to 2015 as a horse racing track. It reopened in 2017 as a horse show facility under the same name….Balmoral Park, Illinois.
| Horse Race Track/Show Facility | |
|---|---|
| Balmoral Park | |
| Owned by | HITS, Inc. (Saugerties, New York) |
| Dates of original operation | August 9, 1926 – December 26, 2015 |
| Date reopened | May 10, 2017 |
Where can I find more information about horse racing in Illinois?
View using these links: State & County Fair Horse Racing Schedules For more information about Illinois horseracing programs, please contact the Illinois Department of Agriculture. Standardbred – 217.557-4606 or e-mail [email protected] Thoroughbred/Quarter Horse – 217/785-0106 or e-mail [email protected]
How do I contact the Illinois Department of Thoroughbreds?
Standardbred – 217.557-4606 or e-mail [email protected] Thoroughbred/Quarter Horse – 217/785-0106 or e-mail [email protected]
What was the deadline for applications to the Illinois Racing Board?
Friday (July 30) was the deadline for applications for the dates that will be awarded by the Illinois Racing Board after hearings on Sept. 23.
Is this the last thoroughbred meeting in Arlington’s history?
What appears to be the last thoroughbred meeting in Arlington’s rich history that dates back to 1927 left the starting gate on April 27 and will hit the finish-line on Sept. 30. While Arlington is synonymous with thoroughbred racing its history book does have a harness racing footnote.
