Hawthorne Race Course Horse Racing

Hawthorne Race Course Racing

Address: 3501 S Laramie Ave, Cicero, IL 60804, United States

Hawthorne Race Course is the oldest continually-run, family-owned, racetrack in North America and has celebrated live thoroughbred racing in Chicago for over 120 years. In 1890, Edward Corrigan, a Chicago businessman who owned the 1890 Kentucky Derby winner, Riley, bought land in Cicero and started constructing a grandstand for a new racecourse. His track opened in 1891 with a five-race card including the Chicago Derby. In 1970, harness racing was held at Hawthorne in an effort to offer a product to lovers of standardbred racing.

As one of Illinois’ most prominent horse racing tracks, Hawthorne hosts a big list of relevant racing events, including the annual Hawthorne Gold Cup Handicap and the Illinois Derby. Hawthorne is now second tier to Arlington Park.

Hawthorne Race Course Information:

Live Racing Calendar:  Hawthorne race track hosts thoroughbred racing in the Spring and Fall and harness racing in the Summer.

Course type:  Flat/Thoroughbred

Notable races: Hawthorne Gold Cup Handicap – Grade II, Illinois Derby – Grade II, Hawthorne Derby – Grade III, National Jockey Club Handicap – Grade III, Robert F. Carey, Memorial Handicap – Grade III, Sixty Sails Handicap – Grade III

Main track: 1 mile, oval

Distance from last turn to finish line: 1,320 feet

Turf course: 7  furlongs

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