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Oak Tree Meet At Hollywood Features Seven Grade 1 Races.
Thoroughbred Times.
September 2, 2010.
The 2010 Oak Tree Racing Association meet at Hollywood Park will open on September 30, and feature six Grade 1 races during its inaugural weekend.
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Oak Tree’s Location Beyond 2010 Still Unresolved.
Thoroughbred Times.
September 2, 2010.
Officials representing Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and Oak Tree Racing Association put decision on potential future relationship on hold in order to receive feedback from California racing community.
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Oak Tree Meeting Hopes To Move To Del Mar In 2011.
Los Angeles Times.
September 1, 2010.
Officials are in the final stages of relocating the annual Oak Tree Racing Association meet from its longtime home of Santa Anita Park to Del Mar Thoroughbred Club on a permanent basis starting next year; event will be conducted at Hollywood Park in 2010, with opening day set for September 29.
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California OKs Exchange Wagering, Takeout Hike.
The Blood-Horse. Daily Racing Form.
September 1, 2010.
Legislation to increase takeout on exotic wagers and enable California to become the first state to offer exchange wagering passes state Senate and now heads to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger for final approval. (Subscription may be required to view DRF article)
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Zenyatta Stakes Reverting Back To Lady’s Secret This Year.
Daily Racing Form.
September 1, 2010.
Oak Tree Racing Association reverses decision to rename its Lady’s Secret Stakes (G1) in honor of Zenyatta for 2010, since the dual Eclipse champion continued to race this year instead of retiring, as originally announced. (Subscription may be required)
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Gila County Horse Races Canceled This Year.
Arizona Silver Belt.
September 1, 2010.
State budget cuts force the cancellation of several minor race meets in Arizona.
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Sacramento Slaying Victim Was Aide To Prominent Horse Trainer.
The Sacramento Bee. Daily Racing Form.
August 31, 2010.
Sacramento County detectives are investigating the homicide of Jerry Hollendorfer assistant and former Northern California racetrack receiving barn employee Galen Joseph May, 69. (Subscription may be required to view DRF article)
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California Takeout Bill Passes Assembly.
Daily Racing Form. Pasadena Star-News.
August 31, 2010.
State legislation that would increase takeout for exotic wagers and open the door for exchange wagering successfully moves its way through the legislative process, and will next be heard by the Senate. (Subscription may be required to view DRF article)
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Rosario And Bejarano Battle For Del Mar Riding Title.
San Diego Union-Tribune.
August 31, 2010.
With one week remaining in the 2010 meet, jockeys Joel Rosario and Rafael Bejarano are neck-and-neck in competition to earn the prestigious riding title at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club.
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No California Exchange Betting Till 2012, Bill Says.
Daily Racing Form. Pasadena Star-News.
August 30, 2010.
Proposed state legislation is altered to delay the implementation of exchange wagering in California until at least May 2012, in order to allow more time to establish rules and regulations for the groundbreaking provision. (Subscription may be required to view DRF article)
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Del Mar Attendance Up, Wagering Down.
The Blood-Horse.
August 30, 2010.
With seven days left in its 2010 live meet, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club reports slight increase in attendance and decrease in handle, compared to 2009 figures.
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Bejarano Released From Hospital After Fall.
The Blood-Horse. Thoroughbred Times.
August 29, 2010.
Prominent California jockey Rafael Bejarano exits spill with bumps and bruises after his mount clips heels in an August 29 race at Del Mar.
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Debate Heats Up Over Racetrack Gambling Proposal.
Pasadena Star-News.
August 28, 2010.
Assembly Bill 2414 garners its share of supporters and opponents within the California Thoroughbred industry.
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Shooting The Breeze: A Q&A With Del Mar Racing Steward Scott Chaney.
North County Times.
August 28, 2010.
Southern California steward Scott Chaney describes his professional background and job duties as one of the chief decisionmakers at the racetrack.
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Horse Racing Bill Would Let Californians Gamble Against A Horse.
Los Angeles Times.
August 27, 2010.
California lawmakers are set to consider a controversial bill which would introduce an exchange wagering system, take a higher percentage from bets to increase purses and attempt to attract the annual Breeders’ Cup championship event to the state.
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Good Journey’s First North American Winner.
The Blood-Horse.
August 27, 2010.
California stallion is represented by the runaway maiden winner Farallon at Golden Gate Fields on August 26.
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Horse Racing Boosts Fair Attendance.
The Daily Inter Lake.
August 25, 2010.
The return of live horse racing to the Northwest Montana Fair is credited with boosting the crowd at the five-day event by 56%.
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Horse Racing Starts On Saturday.
Billings Gazette.
August 25, 2010.
Yellowstone Downs in Montana kicks off four weekends of live horse racing on August 28.
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Bo Derek Appointment To Horse Racing Board Put On Hold By State Senate.
Los Angeles Times.
August 25, 2010.
California lawmakers delay decision to confirm CHRB chairman Keith Brackpool and commissioners Bo Derek, David Israel and Richard Rosenberg, since their appointments would extend beyond the term of departing Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.
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California Bill On Exchange Wagering, Takeout Increase Progresses.
Thoroughbred Times.
August 24, 2010.
State legislation sponsored by John Perez (D-Los Angeles) would allow the introduction of exchange wagering and a minor increase in takeout on exotic wagers.
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