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The Illinois racetrack, known as one of the fastest dirt tracks in the world, hosts a large venue of great horse racing at this year's fair. Free admission and Pari-Mutuel Wagering lets the avid horse fan enjoy and watch not only some of the finest horses in the state of Illinois, but also gives horse racing enthusiasts the chance to wager on one’s favorite! Come out to the track and you might be lucky enough to see an Illinois record or even a world record race time fall!
2023 ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
HARNESS RACING SCHEDULE
ENTRIES MUST BE MADE BY 10:00 A.M. 72 HOURS BEFORE RACE
Double Draw on Tuesday, Aug. 8 for Friday Aug. 11 and Saturday, Aug. 12
Please call Hawthorne at 708-780-3690 or enter online through U. S. T. A. at ustrotting.com
STATE FAIR RACING OFFICE: 217/782-2239 | IL DEPT OF AG HORSE RACING PROGRAMS: 217/782-4231
THURS, AUG. 10, 2023 – Post Time: 12:00 noon & 5PM
Entries Close Monday, Aug 7th at 10:00am.
Entries taken at Hawthorne 708/780-3690 or enter online.
IDOA State Fair Races (ICF)
($100 Entry Fee – Horses qualified for ISFCS Championships not eligible.)
| Pace - 2-Year-Old Colt | $5,000 Est |
| Pace - 2-Year-Old Filly | $5,000 Est |
| Trot - 2-Year-Old Colt | $5,000 Est |
| Trot - 2-Year-Old Filly | $5,000 Est |
| Trot - 3-Year-Old Colt | $5,000 Est |
| Trot - 3-Year-Old Filly | $5,000 Est |
| Pace - 3-Year-Old Colt | $5,000 Est |
| Pace - 3-Year-Old Filly | $5,000 Est |
FRIDAY, AUG. 11, 2023 – Post Time: 12:00 noon
Entries Close Tues., August 8 at 10:00 am.
Entries taken at Hawthorne or enter online.
Illinois State Fair Colt Stakes Championships (ICF)
ELIMINATIONS ($200 Est. Entry Fee) NOTE: if any class doesn’t split, a prep race will be raced on Friday. You must race in the prep race to race in Championship.
| PACE - 2-Year-Old Colt | TBD |
| PACE - 2-Year-Old Filly | TBD |
| TROT - 2-Year-Old Colt | TBD |
| TROT - 2-Year-Old Filly | TBD |
| PACE - 3-Year-Old Colt | TBD |
| PACE - 3-Year-Old Filly | TBD |
| TROT - 3-Year-Old Colt | TBD |
| TROT - 3-Year-Old Filly | TBD |
(OVERNIGHTS MAY BE ADDED)
SATURDAY, AUG. 12, 2023–Post Time: 12:00 noon
Entries Close Tuesday, August 8 at 10:00 am.
Entries taken at Hawthorne or enter online.
Illinois State Fair Colt Stakes Aged Divisions (ICF)
($100 Est. Entry Fee)
| PACE - Fillies & Mares (4 Y.O. & Up) | TBD |
| TROT - Fillies & Mares (4 Y.O. & Up) | TBD |
| PACE - Horse/Gelding (4 Y.O. & Up) | TBD |
| TROT - Horse/Gelding (4 Y.O. & Up) | TBD |
I.D.O.A. State Fair Races (ICF)
($100 Est. Entry Fee)
| PACE - 2-Year-Old Colt | TBD |
| PACE - 2-Year-Old Filly | TBD |
(overnights may be added)
SUNDAY, AUG. 13, 2023- No Racing
MONDAY, AUG. 14, 2023- No Racing
TUESDAY, AUG. 15, 2023- No Racing
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 16, 2023–Post Time: 12:00 noon
Entries Close Sunday, August 13 – 10:00 a.m.
Entries taken at Hawthorne or enter online.
Illinois Topline Races
(No Entry Fee)
| PACE - 2-Year-Old | TBD |
| TROT - 2-Year-Old | TBD |
| PACE - 3-Year-Old & Up | TBD |
| TROT - 3-Year-Old & Up | TBD |
IDOA State Fair Races (ICF)
($100 Est. Entry Fee)
| PACE - 3-Year-Old Filly | TBD |
| TROT - 3-Year-Old Filly | TBD |
| TROT - 3-Year-Old Colt | TBD |
(overnights may be added)
THURSDAY, AUG. 17, 2023 – Post Time: 12:00 noon
Entries Close Sunday, Aug. 13 at 10:00 a.m.
Entries taken at Hawthorne or enter online. (No entry fee)
Illinois State Fair Colt Stakes Championships (ICF)
| PACE - 2-Year-Old Colt | TBD |
| PACE - 2-Year-Old Filly | TBD |
| TROT - 2-Year-Old Colt | TBD |
| TROT- 2-Year-Old Filly | TBD |
| PACE - 3-Year-Old Colt | TBD |
| PACE - 3-Year-Old Filly | TBD |
| TROT - 3-Year-Old Colt | TBD |
| TROT - 3-Year-Old Filly | TBD |
Illinois Department of Agriculture
Horse Racing Programs
State Fairgrounds, P.O. Box 19281
Springfield, IL 62794-9281
Office - 217/782-4231 Fax - 217/524-6194
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