This year, we remain cautiously optimistic that the legislature will agree with our position that excess dollars in the Horse Racing Fund are best spent supporting the men and women who continue to work in the service of Illinois thoroughbred horse racing.

Applications must be submitted by Friday, July 12.

A message from ITHA President Chris Block

Open next Wednesday through Sunday from 10AM - 4PM

Reminder that HISA Rule 2143 Requires ALL horses, including Pony Horses, to be vaccinated and have a current negative Coggins test.

The Town Hall will address questions about HISA and its Anti-Doping and Medication Control and Racetrack Safety Programs.

Contact Information for Veterinarians in the Chicago-Area

Applications are due by January 19, 2024

Thunder Cares, the charitable arm of Norman Mechanical, boosted Galloping Out, the ITHA’s re-homing program, with a $10,000 contribution.

Illinois Thoroughbred Trainer & Owner Team Win GI Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint with Gelding Nobals

The Illinois Racing Board on Thursday approved 78 thoroughbred race programs at Hawthorne Race Course in 2024.

Please note that ITHA does not endorse the HISA federal law or regulatory agency. The purpose of this message is solely to educate members about provisions of the new law directly affecting the work of Illinois trainers.

July 31st. Get your tickets now at the ITHA Office

ATTENTION HORSEMEN: You are invited to attend the Galloping Out sponsored CONTINUING EDUCATION Seminar presented by the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine.

David Block's day started like any other in Champaign County on Thursday. He was watching the news, eating lunch and spending time with family when all of a sudden, he got the warning to take shelter.

Illinois thoroughbred trainers are reminded that violations of the new federal Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Program may carry penalties that are significantly heavier than those imposed previously by state commissions.

General Membership Meeting

June 7 at 10:30 AM at Hawthorne