Andy LaRocco Archives

Tim Ritvo Q&A: ‘There Are Things That Aren’t Acceptable Any More’

March 9, 2019
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Tim Ritvo, chief operating officer of The Stronach Group’s Racing and Gaming Division that owns Santa Anita Park, sat down with Paulick Report publisher Ray Paulick to discuss the current situation at the Arcadia, Calif., track in the wake of…

Another Fatality At Santa Anita Prior To Evaluation Of Track Surface

February 25, 2019
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According to the Daily Racing Form‘s Jay Privman, the fourth horse in as many days suffered a catastrophic injury and had to be euthanized at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif. A 3-year-old gelding trained by Mark Glatt, Charmer John had…

Santa Anita Closing Main Track For Full Evaluation

February 24, 2019
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In conjunction with the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB), Santa Anita Park has announced its main track will be closed for training beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday and all day Tuesday in order to fully evaluate sub-surface conditions such…

Santa Anita Names LaRocco Track Superintendent; Spetnagel VP Operations

Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif., has announced that a pair of longtime employees, Andy LaRocco and Jason Spetnagel, have been promoted to Track Superintendent and Vice President Operations, respectively, as the track continues to draw from a deep bench…