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

Higher Purses Start Thursday, June 15

Beginning Thursday, June 15 and through July 15, Hawthorne purses will increase across the board by 18% as a result of advocacy by the Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association.

Illinois Lawmakers Approve ITHA Initiative to Move Horse Racing Fund Surplus to Purses

Hawthorne Thoroughbred Purse Account to Receive Additional $2.295 Million

Two Phil's, Trained and Owned by ITHA Members, Competing in Kentucky Derby

All of Us at the ITHA Wish Larry Rivelli and Patricia's Hope the Best of Racing Luck!

An ITHA Board meeting will be held at the ITHA office located on the backside of Hawthorne Racecourse on Tuesday, April 25th at 11 am.

General Meeting at the Hawthorne Backside Kitchen, Wednesday, April 12, 2023

SPRING CLEANING: Dr. Scollay advises trainers to give your barn, tack room and feed room a “spring cleaning” ahead of the ADMC start date of March 27.

Withdrawal guidelines are for informational purposes only. It is advisable that this information should be used by horsemen in consultation with their attending veterinarian. The withdrawal guidelines do not constitute a guarantee or warranty.