from Hawthorne Racecourse

Cicero, IL — Racing secretary Peter Hanley would like to remind all horsemen wishing to enter the upcoming late closers that will be offered as part of the 2016 Winter meet at Hawthorne Race Course, that nominations are due by Monday (Jan. 11).

Racing will kick off on Friday (Jan. 8) and will be conducted on a five-night-a-week schedule with post time Wednesday through Sunday at 7:20 p.m. (CST). Qualifiers will be conducted on Wednesday (Jan. 6) at 11 a.m. in preparation for the 2016 meet.

Horsemen are also reminded that there is a straw only policy in all barns at Hawthorne. No shavings or sawdust will be allowed.

The late closing series and an entry form can be viewed here and should be included with all payments. Entry fees are $200 per series.