Hawthorne Crisis Deepens as Racing Future Nears Decision
Chicago-area horse racing is approaching a critical moment as Hawthorne Race Course struggles to stabilize its finances amid unpaid obligations, suspended racing, and growing concern from horsemen that the region’s last remaining track may be nearing the end of its operations. During a meeting of the Illinois Racing Board on January 28, Hawthorne assistant general manager John Walsh acknowledged that the track is currently unable to meet its financial commitments. He told regulators that Hawthorne cannot honor checks issued to horsemen and […] The post Hawthorne Crisis Deepens as Racing Future Nears Decision appeared first on World Casino News.
Chicago-area horse racing is approaching a critical moment as Hawthorne Race Course struggles to stabilize its finances amid unpaid obligations, suspended racing, and growing concern from horsemen that the region’s last remaining track may be nearing the end of its operations. During a meeting of the Illinois Racing Board on January 28, Hawthorne assistant general manager John Walsh acknowledged that the track is currently unable to meet its financial commitments. He told regulators that Hawthorne cannot honor checks issued to horsemen and […]
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