The Illinois Harness Horsemen's Association would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. We understand what a challenging year this has been for everyone. Thanks for hanging in there.
Hawthorne Bounces Horsemen's Checks
The 2026 IHHA membership applications are now available
As in previous years, the IHHA is offering free programs for all of their races at Hawthorne starting Friday, November 7. We are scheduled to race every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until the end of the year. Go to "Fans" on the homepage and see "Free Programs." Or just click this link. FREE PROGRAMS . Enjoy!
Join us Tuesday, December 9 at 6 pm for a tele-townhall meeting.
First Post Moves to 1 p.m. Starting this weekend, December 5 first post for Hawthorne has been moved to 1 p.m. We will continue throughout December, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday with that earlier post. Depending on its success, we will determine if we continue on with that into January/February of 2026.
Night of Champions races and beautiful weather make for a memorable evening.
Per the Illinois Racing Board: All horses racing this Saturday, November 15, Night of Champions, are required to be in early detention by 12 noon.
Join us TONIGHT, Tuesday, November 4 at 7:00 PM for an IHHA update call. We’ll recap what happened in veto session — including the Senate’s passage of HB2724 — and discuss our next steps to push the bill in January before breeding season begins. If you're a member and submitted your phone number, we’ll call you. If not, or you don’t get a call by 7:10 PM, dial in at 630-756-6915.