HITS Chicago Series
May - September, 2018
In 2018, Balmoral Park will once again welcome equestrians from near and far, for 13 weeks of unparalleled hunter/jumper competition. Rich in thoroughbred and harness racing history, Balmoral Park will be home to HITS Chicago, and in partnership with Pat Boyle/Showplace Productions, will feature USEF Rated National & Premier Hunters and 4* & 5* Jumpers, as well as two USHJA International Hunter Derbies, FEI rated events and qualifiers for the HITS Championship. The spacious 200-acre property boasts countless hospitality amenities including a 4,467 seat mint-condition grand stand and a state-of-the-art VIP Clubhouse featuring climate-controlled seating overlooking all of the competition rings.
Balmoral Park is conveniently located less than one hour from Chicago O’Hare International Airport.
Balmoral Prize List - Prize List
2018 Dates
| Showplace Spring Classic I | May 9-13 | |
| $35,000 HITS Grand Prix | Saturday, May 12 | |
| Showplace Spring Classic II | May 16-20 | |
| $35,000 HITS Grand Prix | Saturday, May 19 | |
| Showplace Spring Classic III | May 23-27 | |
| $35,000 HITS Grand Prix | Saturday, May 26 | |
| Showplace Spring Spectacular I | June 6-10 | |
| $50,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix | Saturday, June 9 | |
| Showplace Spring Spectacular II | June 13-17 | |
| $50,000 HITS Grand Prix | Saturday, June 16 | |
| Showplace Spring Spectacular III | June 19-24 | |
| Balmoral Woods Golf Tournament | Monday, June 18 | |
| Derby Tuesday | Tuesday, June 19 | |
| $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby | ||
| $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby | ||
| $2,500 USHJA Pony Hunter Derby | ||
| $2,500 M&S Child/Adult Hunter Prix | ||
| $50,000 HITS Grand Prix | Saturday, June 23 | |
| Showplace Summertime I | July 4-8 | |
| $35,000 Adequan Grand Prix | Saturday, July 7 | |
| Showplace Summertime II | July 11-15 | |
| Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund / USHJA Emerging Athlete Program Clinic |
July 9-13 | |
| $35,000 Ulcergard Grand Prix | Saturday, July 14 | |
| Showplace Summertime III | July 18-22 | |
| $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby | Saturday, July 21 | |
| $35,000 HITS Grand Prix | Saturday, July 21 | |
| Showplace End of Summer I - FEI CSI3* | August 8-12 | |
| $35,000 Balmoral Park Welcome | Friday, August 10 | |
| $40,200 SmartPak Classic | Saturday, August 11 | |
| $100,000 Adequan Grand Prix | Sunday, August 12 | |
| Showplace End of Summer II - FEI CSI5* | August 15-19 | |
| $35,000 HITS Chicago Welcome | Thursday, August 16 | |
| $35,000 SmartPak Classic | Friday, August 17 | |
| $35,000 AIG Midwest Classic | Saturday, August 18 | |
| $500,000 HITS Chicago Grand Prix | Sunday, August 19 | |
| PAWLOOZA, benefit for the American Cancer Society | Sunday, August 19 | |
| Showplace Fall Classic I | September 12-16 | |
| Marshall & Sterling Insurance League Mid-West Finals | ||
| Zone V USHJA HOTY Championship | ||
| Illinois Hunter/Jumper Association Medal Finals | ||
| NCEA Junior Hunter Seat Medal Finals | ||
| $25,000 HITS Grand Prix | Saturday, September 15 | |
| Showplace Fall Classic II | September 19-23 | |
| $25,000 In it to Win it Speed Challange | Friday, September 21 |
Prize List & Forms
| Showplace Spring Classic I | Class Listing | Schedule | Entry | Revised Schedule | |
| Showplace Spring Classic II | Class Listing | Schedule | Entry | ||
| Showplace Spring Classic III | Class Listing | Schedule | Entry | ||
| Showplace Spring Spectacular I | Class Listing | Schedule | Entry | ||
| Showplace Spring Spectacular II | Class Listing | Schedule | Entry | ||
| Showplace Spring Spectacular III | Class Listing | Schedule | Entry | ||
| Showplace Summertime I | Class Listing | Schedule | Entry | ||
| Showplace Summertime II | Class Listing | Schedule | Entry | ||
| Showplace Summertime III | Class Listing | Schedule | Entry | ||
| Showplace End of Summer I - FEI CSI3* | Class Listing | Schedule | Entry | ||
| Showplace End of Summer II - FEI CSI5* | Class Listing | Schedule | Entry | ||
| Showplace Fall Classic I | Class Listing | Schedule | Entry | ||
| Showplace Fall Classic II | Class Listing | Schedule | Entry | ||
| Full Prize List | Printable Version - Prize List | ||||
| Printable Version Feed & Bedding | Credit Card Form | ||||
| Online Feed & Bedding Form | Online Add & Scratch Form | ||||
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Let our Balmoral Park online concierge service assist you in your lodging, dining or activity recommendations. Submit your requests in our online form and receive an email from a personal HITS Balmoral Park representative. See you in Chicago! |
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Submit your entries Electronically using Equestrian Connect – The One Minute Horse Show Entry Service. |
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Use Electronic Vet's innovative EVet certificate to submit your horses health requirements to HITS. Keep all of horses vaccine records in one place, without the worry of lost paperwork |
KindredBio Leading Rider - 2017
Lisa Goldman
RECEIVE A PRIZE LIST
To receive a Prize List click here
PRIOR TO THE HORSE SHOWS |
DURING THE HORSE SHOWS |
| HITS, Inc. | 319 Main Street | Saugerties, NY 12477 | 26435 South Dixie Highway | Crete, IL 60417 |
| 845.246.8833 | Fax: 845.246.6371 | 708.304.2329 | Fax: 708.304.2493 |