Horse Racing

Quarter Horses

Standardbreds

Thoroughbreds

The Division of County Fairs and Horse Racing oversees the state's horse racing programs, which provide monetary incentives to horse owners to encourage the breeding, racing and ownership of quality horses in Illinois. You can contact the Bureau of County Fairs and Horse Racing by email at agr.horseracing@illinois.gov.

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Laws & Regulations

• Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975
  
  Thoroughbred section 230 ILCS 5/30
  Quarter Horse section 230 ILCS 5/30.5
  Standardbred section 230 ILCS 5/31
  Late Fine section 230 ILCS 5/40
  Rules Related to Standardbred, Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse Breeding and Racing

  Horse Racing False Entries Act
  

Links

• Chicago Barn to Wire
  Chicago and national horse racing news updated several times daily; resources and information for horsemen, handicappers, breeders and fans.

  Illinois Racing Board

  Horsemen's Council of Illinois

  Horse Racing Programs