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Horse Owner Steve Beneto Appointed to CHRB

Horse owner Steve Beneto is the newest member to be added to the California Horse Racing Board by Gov. Jerry Brown.

 Friday, May 18, 2012
O'Neill Could be Suspended for TCO2 Violation

O'Neill Could be Suspended for TCO2 Violation

Trainer Doug O'Neill could face a suspension and fine stemming from a 2010 finding in California that a horse in his care had an elevated level of total carbon dioxide in his blood system.

 Thursday, May 10, 2012

CHRB Relaxes 25-Day Requirement on Claimers

The California Horse Racing Board gave final approval April 26 to a rule change that eliminates "jail time" for most horses that are claimed.

 Thursday, April 26, 2012

CHRB Begins Exchange Wagering Rule Process

Proposed rules for operation of exchange wagering were approved for a 45-day public comment period by the California Horse Racing Board during its meeting March 22 at Santa Anita.

 Thursday, March 22, 2012

California Racing Lobbyist Rod Blonien Dies

Rod Blonien, a tireless California lobbyist for horse racing and gambling interests, died at his home in Sacramento March 13 of an apparent heart attack.

 Thursday, March 15, 2012
HBO Cancels 'Luck' After Third Horse Death

HBO Cancels 'Luck' After Third Horse Death

HBO issued a statement March 14 saying it has decided to cancel production of the horse racing drama "Luck" after a horse that was part of the series died the preceding day at Santa Anita Park.

 Wednesday, March 14, 2012
No Wrongdoing Found in Canceled Oaklawn Wager

No Wrongdoing Found in Canceled Oaklawn Wager

Officials announced March 4 that they found no wrongdoing following an investigation into a $100,000 show wager canceled 10 minutes prior to the running of the first division of the Feb. 20 Southwest Stakes (gr. III).

 Sunday, March 04, 2012

Bill Allows Sports Betting at Calif. Tracks

A bill that would allow California racetracks and simulcast wagering facilities to conduct betting on professional and collegiate sporting events has been introduced in the state legislature.

 Saturday, March 03, 2012

California Handle Down Again in 2010-11

While pari-mutuel handle in California racing continued its free fall during the 2010-11 fiscal year, equine fatalities in the state due to catastrophic racing or training injuries improved during the same period.

 Friday, March 02, 2012

CHRB Eyes Licensing of Stronach Companies

A proposal by Frank Stronach to publicly offer shares in six racing companies, each with a 20-horse stable, can legally conduct business in California, a staff report for the state's horse racing board concludes.

 Thursday, February 23, 2012
Moss Leaving California Horse Racing Board

Moss Leaving California Horse Racing Board

Prominent horse owner and breeder Jerry Moss announced he is leaving the California Horse Racing Board after serving on the commission for eight years.

 Thursday, February 23, 2012
Santa Anita to Maintain Four-Day Race Week

Santa Anita to Maintain Four-Day Race Week

Satisfied with its performance so far, Santa Anita Park announced Feb. 22 that it had received permission from the California Horse Racing Board to not add Wednesdays to its current live race schedule during March and April.

 Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Choper Appointed to Oversee TOC Election

The California Horse Racing Board has appointed commissioner Jesse Choper to oversee the current election for the Thoroughbred Owners of California board of directors.

 Friday, February 17, 2012
Judge Rules for Mullins in Case Against CHRB

Judge Rules for Mullins in Case Against CHRB

A Superior Court judge has ruled in favor of trainer Jeff Mullins in his case against the California Horse Racing Board, setting aside a 70-day suspension of his license he had been ordered to serve last year.

 Thursday, February 16, 2012
Shirreffs to Chair CHRB Advisory Panel

Shirreffs to Chair CHRB Advisory Panel

Trainer John Shirreffs has been named to chair a newly created medication advisory panel for the California Horse Racing Board to provide consultation with the agency's medication and track safety committee.

 Friday, February 10, 2012
Exchange Wagering Grilled at CHRB Meeting

Exchange Wagering Grilled at CHRB Meeting

Exchange wagering in California drew some strong opposition from The Stronach Group and several horsemen's organizations during its first California Horse Racing Board committee hearing Feb. 9 at Santa Anita.

 Thursday, February 09, 2012
CHRB Committee Mulls Exchange Wagering

CHRB Committee Mulls Exchange Wagering

Exchange wagering may move one step closer to reality after a California Horse Racing Board committee considers rules and enforcement issues surrounding the new betting system.

 Monday, January 30, 2012
Stronach Says He Wants to Protect Santa Anita

Stronach Says He Wants to Protect Santa Anita

The California Horse Racing Board received a surprise visit Jan. 19 from Santa Anita owner Frank Stronach, who told the board he wants to guarantee Santa Anita's long range future.

 Thursday, January 19, 2012

Harris Warns of Terror Danger After Arson Hit

California Thoroughbred owner and breeder John Harris, whose cattle farm trucking center was attacked by animal rights activists Jan. 8, warns that the group responsible could also pose a threat to horse operations.

 Friday, January 13, 2012

TwinSpires Gets Short California Extension

The California Horse Racing Board agreed Dec. 15 to extend the license of account wagering firm TwinSpires.com after receiving assurance that parent company Churchill Downs Inc. would meet with the Jockeys' Guild.

 Thursday, December 15, 2011

Jockeys' Guild Seeks KY Legislative Support

The Jockeys' Guild has sent letters to Gov. Steve Beshear and the Kentucky General Assembly, asking that jockeys not be forgotten when the legislature considers any changes in the laws concerning the equine industry.

 Tuesday, December 13, 2011

CHRB Names Assistant Executive Director

Jacqueline Wagner, longtime policy and regulations manager for the California Horse Racing Board, has been promoted to the position of assistant executive director.

 Wednesday, December 07, 2011

CHRB Defers ADW Licenses Over Guild Insurance

The decision by Churchill Downs Inc. to drop a longstanding insurance agreement with the Jockeys' Guild could have ramifications in California for the company's advance deposit wagering firm TwinSpires.com.

 Thursday, November 17, 2011

Board OKs California Horsemen Settlement

With no discussion, the California Horse Racing Board approved an eleventh-hour settlement between rival horsemen's groups Nov. 17 aimed at heading off a decertification vote of the Thoroughbred Owners of California.

 Thursday, November 17, 2011
Agreement Reached Between California Groups

Agreement Reached Between California Groups

A bitter dispute between two Thoroughbred owners' groups in California has apparently come to an end after the organizations reached an agreement with the California Horse Racing Board.

 Wednesday, November 16, 2011

CHRB Schedules December Meeting

The California Horse Racing Board has added a public meeting to its schedule in the month of December.

 Tuesday, November 01, 2011

CHRB Approves Race Dates for 2012

A 2012 race dates calendar was approved by the California Horse Racing Board Oct. 6, with only minor changes from its 2011 version.

 Thursday, October 06, 2011

Harris Leaves California Horse Racing Board

John Harris has left the California Racing Board after a tenure of nearly 11 years in which he served as chairman on two occasions.

 Wednesday, September 28, 2011

CHRB Approves Santa Anita Plan for TV Network

The Santa Anita autumn meet can proceed as expected after the California Horse Racing Board dropped its objection to The Stronach Group's distribution plan for its television network.

 Thursday, September 22, 2011

CHRB Will Not Count Trainers in TOC Petitions

The California Horse Racing Board threw a monkey wrench into a horsemen group's attempt to decertify the Thoroughbred Owners of California, saying it will not validate petition signatures of owners who are also trainers.

 Thursday, September 01, 2011

HRTV's Limited Access Draws Board Action

Unhappy with Santa Anita's plan for distribution of its television signal on racing network HRTV, the California Horse Racing Board suggested the track should broadcast its upcoming fall meet on rival TVG.

 Friday, August 26, 2011
Mini-Satellite Approved as CHRB Looks Ahead

Mini-Satellite Approved as CHRB Looks Ahead

The mini-satellite wagering network in California expanded to Santa Maria with the California Horse Racing Board's approval Aug. 25.

 Thursday, August 25, 2011

California Horsemen Group Submits Signatures

The California Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association announced Aug. 20 that it has submitted more than 1,100 signatures to the state horse racing board seeking an election to decertify the current horsemen's representative.

 Saturday, August 20, 2011

CHRB Seeks Input on Exchange Wagering Rules

Exchange wagering is expected to arrive in California next year and the state horse racing board is looking for suggestions as it develops rules for the newest form of pari-mutuel betting in the United States.

 Wednesday, August 03, 2011

Sportech Worker Caused Del Mar Posting Error

An employee of totalizer company Sportech was responsible for incorrect payoffs being posted on the seventh race at Del Mar July 21, 2011, the California Horse Racing Board reported.

 Thursday, July 28, 2011
Golden Gate Cutting Back to Three-Day Week

Golden Gate Cutting Back to Three-Day Week

Golden Gate Fields will be the first Thoroughbred track in California to race a three-day week when it reopens next month for its fall meet.

 Friday, July 22, 2011

Does CA Breeders' Cup Hinge on Fall Dates?

California isn't expected to award 2012 racing dates until the fall, which makes for an interesting scenario as Breeders' Cup continues discussions on selection of a host site for next year's World Championships.

 Friday, July 22, 2011
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 Track Project Nears Completion

Santa Anita Track Project Nears Completion

Santa Anita's track president told the California Horse Racing Board that he hoped to have the track open for training by July 26.

 Thursday, July 21, 2011
CHRB Probes Mistake in A Gleam Finish Order

CHRB Probes Mistake in A Gleam Finish Order

The California Horse Racing Board has started an investigation into the posting of the incorrect official order of finish of the A Gleam Handicap (gr. II) at Hollywood Park July 16.

 Sunday, July 17, 2011
Santa Anita Track to Close for Repair July 11

Santa Anita Track to Close for Repair July 11

Santa Anita plans to renovate its main track next month, adding sand to the composition during a remediation that is expected to last no longer than two weeks.

 Thursday, June 23, 2011
Del Mar Adds Players Pick 5, Head-to-Head Bet

Del Mar Adds Players Pick 5, Head-to-Head Bet

Del Mar will continue the so-called "Players Pick 5" bet instituted by Hollywood Park this spring and will add a few new twists to its wagering menu for the meet that begins July 20.

 Thursday, June 23, 2011
In California, Politics Colors Takeout Fight

In California, Politics Colors Takeout Fight

An ongoing battle over pari-mutuel takeout rates in California isn't only a major issue in the war over horsemen's representation, but it also has moved horseplayers' involvement in political issues in racing to a new level.

 Thursday, June 23, 2011
Public Input Sought by CHRB on Proposed Rules

Public Input Sought by CHRB on Proposed Rules

Rules to void a claim, provide veterinary records to the postmortem program, and revise the penalties for certain drug overages are under consideration by the California Horse Racing Board, which is seeking public comment.

 Wednesday, June 22, 2011

CHRB Approves Random Drug Testing for Jockeys

Random drug testing of jockeys and harness drivers is set to begin in California after the state horse racing board gave final approval to the rule at its May 26 meeting at Golden Gate Fields.

 Thursday, May 26, 2011
Mullins Gains Court Injunction Against CHRB

Mullins Gains Court Injunction Against CHRB

Trainer Jeff Mullins, expected to begin a 70-day suspension June 1 in connection with a 2006 medication violation, has been granted an injunction against the order by a California Superior Court judge.

 Thursday, May 26, 2011
Trainer Mullins Files for Stay of Suspension

Trainer Mullins Files for Stay of Suspension

As expected, attorneys for California trainer Jeff Mullins have filed legal papers seeking a stay of action by the California Horse Racing Board imposing a 70-day suspension, beginning June 1.

 Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Mullins to Fight 70-Day Ban to 'Bitter End'

Mullins to Fight 70-Day Ban to 'Bitter End'

Ordered last month to begin a 70-day suspension June 1 for a medication probation violation dating back to a 2006 case, trainer Jeff Mullins says he'll fight the California Horse Racing Board all the way.

 Thursday, May 19, 2011
Mullins Ordered to Serve 70-Day Suspension

Mullins Ordered to Serve 70-Day Suspension

In a medication case dating back to 2006, trainer Jeff Mullins has been ordered to serve a 70-day suspension, beginning June 1.

 Monday, May 09, 2011

CHRB Whistle Blower Sues Agency

A former director of the California Horse Racing Board's information management services filed a lawsuit against the agency for emotional and physical distress as the result of retaliation for his whistle-blowing activities.

 Wednesday, May 04, 2011
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