Significant outstanding sumsHorsemen in Illinois are still waiting for almost $1m in payments as the saga involving the Hawthorne Race Course continues. The track in the Chicago suburbs hasn’t hosted a race yet this year after canceling four consecutive weekends of action. At an Illinois Racing Board (IRB) meeting on Wednesday, industry stakeholders expressed their frustrations at the situation. Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association (IHHA) President Jeff Davis said that members are due almost $1m in 2025 prize money. Hawthorne President Tim Carey was a no-show at the meetingHe went on to remark that it’s disrespectful that Hawthorne President Tim Carey was a no-show at the meeting after the board requested his presence to give an update on the financial issues.