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HAWTHORNE RACECOURSE |
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| The Hawthorne Racecourse is situated in
Stickney in the state of Illinois and first held racing in 1891, with the grandstand and
other facilities having been completed the previous year. Unfortunately in 1902 the
grandstand was gutted by fire. Changes in gambling in Chicago in 1905 meant that horse
racing suffered and the track closed, but for one short period in 1916, until 1922. |
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The principal races are the Group 2 Hawthorne Gold Cup and
Illinois Derby, and the Group 3 Hawthorne Derby. |
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| The Hawthorne Gold Cup is a 10 furlong race
which has been held since 1928 when won by the John Maiben ridden Display. Sun Beam
created a record by winning the next 3 runnings. The latest renewal in 2008 was won by
Fairbanks. |
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The Illinois Derby is contested each April over 9 furlongs
for 3 year olds and was first run in 1923 when In Memoriam was victorious. The most recent
encounter in 2008 saw Recapturetheglory win. |
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| If you have badges, racecards, pictures
of the racecourse or further details about the course, including your memories, then email
johnslusar@fsmail.net |