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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

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