Thoroughbred Horse Racing
Thoroughbred News & Updates:
Attention Owners of IL Conceived and Foaled
Thoroughbreds: Announcing the 2026
Du Quoin Fall Classic
When: Wednesday, October 7th; Post Time: 12:00 PM
Where: Du Quoin State Fairgrounds
Races: $120,000 in Total Purses for Thoroughbreds
$30,000 in Total Purses for Quarter Horses
Who: IL Conceived and Foaled TB Horses Only
IL Owned or Trained Quarter Horses
Call-in entries Sat. Oct. 3 between 9 AM - 11 AM
at the following number:
Ruben Flanigan - Racing Secretary
Ilene Ruruede - Speed Superintendent
Perry County Fair
618-542-1515
Racing will be conducted at Du Quoin State Fairgrounds. Horses will be eligible for Illinois stallion awards based on racing performance.
*Three horses must be entered to fill and schedule each race. Races with fewer than three entries will be combined with the same-distance race for the same age (for example, 2YO fillies combined with 2YO colts & geldings at 5 furlongs). Purse money for combined races will also be combined (for example, a 2YO combined ICF race at 5 furlongs would include a purse of $19,360 instead of $9,680).
Races with fewer than three posted entries after scratches shall be canceled.
If more than eight entries are taken for a given race, the Racing Secretary will either:
1) Split the race into two divisions, or
2) List entries that do not draw positions as “also eligible”.
Fees:
$100 total ($50 Jockey Fee, $50 Administrative Fee)
Please arrive two hours prior to the first race to submit your Illinois-stamped Jockey Club certificate for thoroughbreds or owner's papers for quarter horses.
RACE CONDITIONS*
Race No. |
Age |
Sex |
Distance |
Estimated Purse |
1 |
2 YO |
Fillies |
5 furlongs |
$12,000 |
2 |
2 YO |
Colts |
5 furlongs |
$12,000 |
3 |
3 YO |
Fillies |
5 furlongs |
$12,000 |
4 |
3 YO |
Colts |
5 furlongs |
$12,000 |
5 |
4 YO & up |
Fillies and Mares |
5 furlongs |
$12,000 |
6 |
4 YO & up |
Colts, Geldings, Horses |
5 furlongs |
$12,000 |
7 |
2 YO |
Quarterhorse Fillies |
330 yards (approx) |
$7,500 |
8 |
2 YO |
Quarterhorse Colts/Geldings |
330 yards (approx) |
$7,500 |
9 |
3 YO & up |
Quarterhorse Fillies and Mares |
330 yards (approx) |
$7,500 |
10 |
3 YO & up |
Quarterhorse Geldings |
330 yards (approx) |
$7,500 |
11 |
3 YO |
Fillies |
1 mile |
$12,000 |
12 |
3 YO |
Colts |
1 mile |
$12,000 |
13 |
4 YO & up |
Fillies and Mares |
1 mile |
$12,000 |
14 |
4 YO & up |
Colts, Geldings, Horses |
1-1/8 mile (approx) |
$12,000 |
** Robby Albarado Memorial Race**
Attention Owners of IL Thoroughbreds:
In an effort to reduce waste, we will not be mailing annual foal reports going forward, if you need a hard copy, please contact Carrie Tisckos at 217/557-4606 or Carrie.Tisckos@Illinois.gov
Forms
- Early Arrival Mare Status Report (Deadline December 1)
- New Purchase Mare Status Report form(Deadline March 1)
- Breed Back Mare Status Report form (Deadline: March 1)
Application for New Stallion Registration
(Deadline: Prior to covering mares)
- Record of Mares Bred Report form (Deadline: September 1)
Thoroughbred Stallion Directory
Racing Dates
Links
- The Jockey Club Breed registry for all Thoroughbred horses in North America
- The Blood Horse National thoroughbred magazine.
- Illinois Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Foundation (ITBOF)
- Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (ITHA)
- Illinois Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association (IHBPA)
- Fairmount Park
- Hawthorne Race Course