Jul. 15, 2026
Hawthorne Race Course faces possible closure after bankruptcy sale goes to bidder for real estate only
Hawthorne Race Course will likely have to close after a buyer who wants to use the site for other purposes turned out to be the only qualified bidder in bankruptcy — but track and horse operators hope to keep racing alive for now. The track in... Read more.
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