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California Trainers Discuss Hollywood Options

California Trainers Discuss Hollywood Options

California Thoroughbred Trainers officials met with members March 21 to update them on industry discussions for an alternative to Betfair Hollywood Park when it eventually closes for expected development.

 Thursday, March 21, 2013

USA Equestrian Awards Second Round of Grants

USA Equestrian Trust has awarded $95,000 in grants to help fund four more equine projects as part of a historic year of grant-giving for the foundation. The awards come on top of nearly $240,000 awarded in May.

 Thursday, December 20, 2012
CHRB OKs Lower Bute Level, Claiming Rule

CHRB OKs Lower Bute Level, Claiming Rule

A reduction in the allowable level of the common pain reliever phenylbutazone in post-race tests was approved on a split vote by the California Horse Racing Board July 21 over the objections of horsemen.

 Thursday, July 21, 2011
Santa Anita Allocated Fall Race Dates by CHRB

Santa Anita Allocated Fall Race Dates by CHRB

The California Horse Racing Board allocated Santa Anita Park the fall racing dates previously operated by the Oak Tree Racing Association at its meeting Feb. 17.

 Thursday, February 17, 2011

2011 Oak Tree Race Dates Remain Undecided

A decision on what to do with autumn race dates traditionally held by the Oak Tree Racing Association was put off by the California Horse Racing Board until a meeting next month.

 Tuesday, November 09, 2010

Alan Balch Named CTT Executive Director

Alan F. Balch has been named executive director of the California Thoroughbred Trainers by the board of directors.

 Friday, March 26, 2010