The owners of Hawthorne Race Course, who have not been able to get loans to build a casino, also have failed to pay major construction bills, records show.
Following some much-needed rain in the Chicagoland area, the $100,000 Hawthorne Derby was contested at 1 1/8 miles over a yielding turf course on a blustery Sunday card. The field of six was led by 6-5 favorite Out of Deductions for trainer Chris Block. A close second choice at 8-5 was Really Good for Mike Maker.
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Prep roundup: Bellarmine advances to Boras Classic baseball final. Alameda's Jasmine Whorley blanks No. 2 San Ramon Valley in a 10-inning softball game.