For the first time in four years, the Thoroughbreds are coming back to Cal Expo.
Monday, August 18, 2008Thoroughbred owners and trainers are willing to forgo racing dates at the State Fair in Sacramento this summer to allow for harness racing, but moving out of Fairplex Park for a new harness meet in Southern California is another matter.
Tuesday, March 08, 2005The California State Fair board plans to swap its Thoroughbred meet this summer for harness racing.
Wednesday, March 02, 2005The California State Fair in Sacramento kicks off its live Thoroughbred meet Aug. 25, and this year will feature a special Aug. 27 doubleheader with programs in the afternoon and evening.
Tuesday, August 24, 2004The 11-race program at Cal Expo was canceled on Friday after jockeys decided the course was unsafe due to overnight and morning rain.
Friday, August 22, 2003Purses will go up in Nothern California beginning with the California State Fair meet Aug. 21, and the Bay Meadows meet Aug. 30.
Thursday, August 15, 2002