Horse Racing

The 2011 Harness Races for the Illinois State Fair are over.

Harness Racing at the DuQuoin State Fair Starts Friday, August 26

The Illinois racetrack, known as one of the fastest dirt tracks in the world, hosts a large venue of great horse racing at this years fair. Free admission and Pari-Mutuel Wagering lets the avid horse fan enjoy and watch not only some of the finest horses in the state of Illinois, but also gives horse racing enthusiasts the chance to wager on one's favorite! Come out to the track between August 12th and August 18th and you might be lucky enough to see an Illinois record or even a world record fall!

View From The Starter Car

Results and Entry Information Complete results and entry information for these races will be available on the Trotting Association website. If searching by TRACK - U.S. Pari-Mutuel, select SPRINGFIELD.

Harness Races - Pari-Mutuel Wagering - Free Admission in Grandstand
August 12, 13, 16, 17 & 18.............Post Time Noon each day
August 14, 15...........................................No Racing
Friday, Aug. 12-12:00 p.m.
Illinois State Fair Colt Stakes Eliminations
The State's top two-year-olds vie for a berth in the Championships.

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