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.
Calling All Trainers and Owners to ITHA General Membership Meeting
ITHA leadership will offer updates on additional purse money resulting from ITHA advocacy and other matters of interest to thoroughbred owners and trainers.
ITHA Secures Additional $1.44 Million for Hawthorne Thoroughbred Purse Account
The ITHA's diligence and advocacy at the Illinois Capitol has paid dividends for Illinois owners and trainers: state lawmakers agreed, before completing their spring legislative session on Wednesday, to transfer surplus dollars in the state's Horse Racing Fund to Hawthorne purses.
Backstretch Scholarship Applications Available Now and Due July 12
Applications must be submitted by Friday, July 12.
With Legislative Session Ending Soon, ITHA is Pursuing More Dollars for Hawthorne Purses
This year, we remain cautiously optimistic that the legislature will agree with our position that excess dollars in the Horse Racing Fund are best spent supporting the men and women who continue to work in the service of Illinois thoroughbred horse racing.
Welcome Back to Hawthorne, Illinois Owners and Trainers
A message from ITHA President Chris Block
