The 2025 top performers in Illinois racing will be recognized on Feb, 28 at the Illinois Standardbred Banquet. The banquet will be held at Poe’s Catering in Springfield. Tickets must be purchased in advance by Feb. 15 and can be ordered by contacting Tina Schrock at 217-416-0006 (only 300 tickets will be sold).
Award Winners:
Illinois Horse of the Year:
Cash Money Twenty
Illinois Divisional Champions:
2 Year Old Filly Pace: Fox Valley Fastrak
2 Year Old Colt/Gelding Pace: Keyser Soze
3 Year Old Filly Pace: Fox Valley Jasmine
3 Year Old Colt/Gelding Pace: Cash Money Twenty
4 Year Old & Up Mare Pace: Scorecard Dandy
4 Year Old & Up Horse/Gelding Pace: Fox Valley Kodiak
2 Year Old Filly Trot: Shady Maple Chick
2 Year Old Colt/Gelding Trot: Go Go Go Chrome
3 Year Old Filly Trot: Lou’s My Number
3 Year Old Colt/Gelding Trot: Sunburnt Silverado
4 Year Old & Up Mare Trot: Whiskey Lou
4 Year Old & Up Horse/Gelding Trot: Niko Man
Pacing Broodmare: Fox Valley Jazzy
Trotting Broodmare: Armbro Bahrain
Pacing Sire: Somestarsomewhere
Trotting Sire: Southwind Chrome
Based on their performance at the Illinois county fairs, the following horses will receive an award.
County Fair Winners
Pacers:
Calico Sunset
Fillys Revenge
Fox Valley Barbie
Fox Valley Lava
Jim’s Big Boy
Just Chasing Tails
He’sadarkshark
Incredible Stevie
Truly A Winner
Vertical Speed
Whiskey Lullaby
Trotters:
Do Better Dez
Lous Lottery
Lousraptor
One Trip Chip
Royal Champ
Shady Maple Becky
Shady Maple Caddy
Shady Maple Credit
Toughestofthetough