@itharacing

Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association | The voice of horsemen for the integrity, safety and health of those involved.

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Congratulations to all of the connections of Two Phil's who finished second in the Kentucky Derby. Terrific representation of the Illinois horse racing industry! #KyDerby
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We couldn’t agree more! A helluva trainer, backstretch icon and an all-around good guy!
Teresa Genaro@BklynBckstretch13 Oct 2022
Happy for Rick, sad that we won’t see him around the track as often. The sports needs more people like him.
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Happy Opening Day to all our members here at @ClubHawthorne!
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Rest In Peace Michael Ballezzi. Our thoughts are with his wife Artie and son Michael, Jr. We will be posting details of his funeral services shortly. Please see the attached link for a photo gallery and some great memories with Mike. patha.org/rest-in-peace-mr-m…
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For Arlington horsemen, Colonial Downs a welcoming spot @itharacing theracingbiz.com/2022/07/11/…
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Tyler's Tribe Brings Fight Against Leukemia to Racing bit.ly/3o1IPQg @BH_CMcCroskey
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Another strong (albeit two-day) race week @ClubHawthorne. The Friday card is solid but Saturday's, including a highly competitive turf stakes, is better top to bottom than anything Arlington had (outside Million Day & Million Preview Day) the last several years. Check it out.
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What are you waiting for? CTHF 2022 scholarship applications are out now! itharacing.com/benevolence/s…
Beyond the Wire Earns MJC Award of Merit thoroughbreddailynews.com/be…

Beyond the Wire Earns MJC Award of Merit

Beyond the Wire, a Maryland-based Thoroughbred aftercare program, will be honored with the Maryland Jockey Club's Special Award of Merit during the Alibi Breakfast at Pimlico Thursday. The Special...

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Our 2nd video is live. This is for the men & women of @itharacing . Take out the KY Derby & ask yourself, is CDI good for racing? We don't doubt they do great things for the state of KY, but anyone who owns the KY Derby would do the same great things.
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R6 Sunday @ClubHawthorne is a very decent looking MSW with a large field and a $40,000 purse. It's, like, a legitimate race - something we're not used to here in Chicago.
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Thank you thoroughbred horsewomen, horsemen, guests and Hawthorne staff for making 2021 a successful year!
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Mandatory payouts on Hawthorne races today!
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A special thank you to the CTHF Board of Directors and our volunteers for making the CTHF Holiday Party happen. Over 300 backstretch workers received a holiday meal and close to 100 children received a stocking full of treats and a gift card. View the pictures on our website haw
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Our 2022 calendar should be hitting the mailbox this week. If you are a member and have not received one please contact our office and we will get you one.
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Now cashing tickets in Aurora at The Piazza! New furniture. New lighting. New tote machines. And most importantly: open every day!
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Representatives of Churchill Downs Inc. explaining to Illinois Racing Board today on how they hope to buy property and open a new racetrack in Illinois to take the place of @ArlingtonPark.
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IRB meeting starts in a few minutes. multimedia.illinois.gov/irb/…
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The ITHA elves are busy getting ready for the backstretch family holiday party this weekend.
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Odds-on Purr Sea outlasts Oeuvre to win the Pat Whitworth Illinois Debutante @ClubHawthorne. Homebred from the Hollands, Steve and Diane, by Midshipman out of Kitty's Castle. Trained by Michele Boyce. These all are longtime Illinois racing people.
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