Our Condolences to the Villa Family
Family and friends will meet on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Our Lady of The Mount Church, 2414 South 61st Avenue,Cicero IL 60804 for a funeral mass starting at 9:00 a.m. A vistation will be held that afternoon from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Linhart Funeral Home, 6820 Cermak Road, Berwyn, IL.
ITHA Election Results Announced
The Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association announced the results of its election this fall for leadership positions.
Montplaisir: Amplify Has Become The National Youth Arm Of American Racing
The program has grown by leaps and bounds in its four years of existence
September Barn of the Month
We congratulate Armando Hernandez for having the best kept barn of September.
General Horsemen’s Meeting Hear from the Candidates
Saturday, October 26th at 10:30 am in the Hawthorne Grandstand
RMTC Issues Guidance Regarding DMSO, Pentosan & Dantrolene
Racing Medication & Testing Consortium Releases Updated Withdrawal Guidance Advisory of HISA’s Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Detection Times for Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO), Pentosan, & Dantrolene
ITHA Advocacy Lengthened the Race Schedule by Three More Weeks in 2025
The 2025 racing schedule as approved by the Illinois Racing Board will be extended by three weeks compared to 2024 — and by nine weeks compared to 2023.
August Barn of the Month
We congratulate Hugh Robertson for having the best kept barn of August.
July Barn of the Month
We congratulate Joel Campbell for having the best kept barn of July
Our Condolences to the Logan Family
John H. Logan, 71, passed away on June 23, 2024, surrounded by family.
Backstretch Picnic, Purse Boost & Election Notice
Celebrate Our Scholars at the Annual Backstretch Picnic on Monday, July 29
Another $1.44 Million for Hawthorne Purses
Offices of ITHA President and Five Seats on the Board of Directors Up for Election
Attention Trainers: HISA Increases Standdown Time for Fetlock Injections Effective July 8
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has announced that several proposed rule changes to its Racetrack Safety Program have been approved by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and will go into effect on Monday, July 8.