Springfield, IL — Previews will be held for 3-year-old and older Illinois-bred horses on Tuesday, May 13, and Wednesday, May 21, at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The total purse payout for each day will be $70,155. Previews for 2-year-old Illinois-bred horses will be held on Saturday, June 14, and Saturday, June 21, at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The total purse payout for each day will be $46,770.
Entry fees for Springfield-based trainers will be $50 for purse races and $35 for qualifiers. Entry fees for trainers based elsewhere will be $65 for purse races and $50 for qualifiers. Entries will close three days before each race program.
Qualifiers will be held on both days after the purse races, if needed. Entry fees must still be paid for scratched horses. All scratches must be reported to the race office in a timely manner. All horses need a negative Coggins within one year and EHV vaccine within six months. If possible, please send these ahead of entry date using one of the following options:
Email: leshinn@aol.com or schrockstable@gmail.com
Text photos: 217.433.8938 or 217.416.0006
Fax: 618.783.2589 (during non-entry hours)
For entries, contact LeAnn Shinn at 217.433.8938. Horses can also be entered online. Those with questions are advised to contact Tina Schrock at 217.416.0006.