Review for Hawthorne Race Course Review For Hawthorne Race Course Google User Apr 12 '17 at 14:51 Hawthorne is old school. It is not Arlington Park and I wouldn't ever want it to be. Everybody who works there from the betting tellers to the outriders is super friendly and nice, happy to answer questions and help you have a good time. Great track for kids because they can get up close and interact with the horses and jockeys. And actually the cafeteria style food service turns out fantastic burgers- best cheeseburgers to be found at any sports venue in Chicago. View full site to comment or like