The Illinois Festival of Racing, held at Hawthorne Race Course in Stickney/Cicero, Illinois, is a series of six horse races run for and restricted to Illinois (conceived or foaled) state-bred Thoroughbred race horses. The event usually takes place in November just after the Breeders' Cup series.
The Six Races
Race name Distance/Surface Restrictions PurseThe Lightning Jet Handicap6 furlongs - dirt3-year-olds & up $100,000aThe Buck's Boy Handicap1 and 1/16 mile - dirt3-year-olds & up$100,000aThe Showtime Deb Stakes6 furlongs - dirt2-year-old fillies$100,000aThe Sun Power Stakes6 furlongs - dirt2-year-old & up colts & geldings$100,000aThe Powerless Handicap6 furlongs - dirt3-year-olds & up (either gender)$100,000aThe Illini Princess Handicap1 and 1/16 miles - dirt3-year-olds and up$100,000a
References
Hawthorn Race Course