Illinois Racing Board suspends Suburban Downs harness racing licence indefinitely
The Illinois Racing Board suspended Suburban Downs’ harness racing licence effective immediately, after finding the operator had not shown it could meet financial and operating requirements. The board said it may restore the licence if Suburban Downs demonstrates compliance; the Illinois Harness Horsemen’s Association reported that checks to horsemen had been returned unpaid.
The suspension stops harness racing at Hawthorne unless Suburban Downs can satisfy the board’s requirements.