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Hollywood Betters Projections for Spring Meet

Hollywood Betters Projections for Spring Meet

The just-concluded Hollywood Park 2011 spring/summer stand was off 2.4% in average total handle, according to Hollywood Park officials.

 Wednesday, July 20, 2011
California Racing Execs Address Online Gaming

California Racing Execs Address Online Gaming

As California eyes potential revenue from Internet gaming, horse racing executives made it clear to a state senate committee in Sacramento July 12 they want to be part of any legislation that may result.

 Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Bay Meadows Races Toward Final Call

Bay Meadows Races Toward Final Call

After more than 15 years of uncertainty over its future, Bay Meadows appears headed for its last call. May 11 is the final day of the current spring stand for the oldest continually operating racetrack in California.

 Sunday, May 11, 2008

CHRB to Webcast March 22 Meeting

The California Horse Racing Board will webcast its March 22 meeting at Bay Meadows and will consider continuing the experiment at subsequent monthly meetings.

 Friday, March 16, 2007

Bay Meadows Weathers Wet Winter Meet

In spite of consistently nasty weather, Bay Meadows concluded its 2005-06 holiday meeting Feb. 5, with significant on-track gains in attendance and handle averages over last season's comparable figures. A 5.2% dip in wagering outside of Northern California, however, contributed to a 1.5% decline in overall handle.

 Saturday, February 11, 2006