Golden Gate Equipment Auction Set for Aug. 1
Yoder & Frey, leading auctioneers of construction and agricultural machinery, have been appointed by the Pacific Racing Association as auctioneers for the unreserved equipment sale of Golden Gate Fields inventory at the venue Aug. 1.
Cal-Breds Hold the Key to California Racing's Future
As California attempts to navigate a world without Golden Gate Fields, the strength of the California-bred program will play a crucial role in racing's survival.
Golden Gate Cancels Due to Lack of Entries
A lack of entries has caused Golden Gate Fields to cancel racing for the second time in three weeks
Lammas Wins San Francisco Mile at Golden Gate
Lammas, who was purchased in England at age 5, was already a nice import for owners Ron Charles and Samuel Gordon. The now 7-year-old gelding delivered his biggest payoff by winning the $175,000 San Francisco Mile Stakes (G3T) at Golden…
Balnikhov Faces Full Field in San Fran Mile Repeat Bid
It will be a bittersweet day at Golden Gate Fields April 27 as the $175,000 San Francisco Mile Stakes (G3T) is slated to be the last stakes race ever held at the track that opened in 1941.
CARF Formalizes Advisory Committee, Appoints Members
A Northern California Racing Affairs Advisory Committee that has existed informally since the announcement that Golden Gate Fields would close has been formally recognized by a vote of the California Authority of Racing Fairs board of directors.
California Purse Overpayments in Focus as Handle Drops
Following substantial purse overpayments at Golden Gate Fields, Santa Anita Park, and Del Mar, California Horse Racing Board staff is working on changes to its race meet applications, CHRB executive director Scott Chaney said March 21.
Northern California Horsemen Feeling Wave of Emotions
The initial announcement of the closure of Golden Gate Fields left industry stakeholders to question what their next steps would be. The roller coaster of emotions comes to a head March 21 as the CHRB allocates the remainder of 2024…