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CHRB Seeks to Reverse Decline at Satellites

CHRB Seeks to Reverse Decline at Satellites

Seeing many former customers preferring to stay home, the California Horse Racing Board wants to woo fans back to the state's simulcast centers.

 Thursday, April 15, 2010

John Alkire to Chair Racing Fair Board

John C. Alkire has been elected chairman of the board of directors for the California Authority of Racing Fairs.

 Thursday, December 04, 2008
California Racing Dates Approved for '09

California Racing Dates Approved for '09

Golden Gate Fields will host a total of 181 days in 2009, including 29 during the summer on behalf of the California Authority of Racing Fairs, under a dates allocation plan approved by the California Horse Racing Board Nov. 18.

 Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Youbet.com Tabs Michael Knapp for Key Post

Horse racing and sports book industry veteran Michael L. Knapp has been named Youbet.com's director of new product integration, the company announced Nov. 2.

 Thursday, November 02, 2006

CHRB Group Focuses On Revamping Dates

Reducing the dates calendar while increasing the overall quality of racing and the possible closure of two major racing facilities remained the focus of the California Horse Racing Board's "Strategic Alliance Planning Committee," which met for the second time at Del Mar on Aug. 28.

 Wednesday, August 30, 2006

Solano Seen as Part of Calif. Racing Solution

Racing at the Solano County Fair, in recent years thought doomed because of expected redevelopment to the valuable property, apparently won't be going anywhere for quite a while.

 Thursday, July 13, 2006

HRTV to Show Racing From California Fair Circuit

HorseRacing TV has entered into a comprehensive agreement with the California Authority of Racing Fairs for the live telecast and promotion of California fair racing over the next four months.

 Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Big Jump in Opening Day Business at Fresno

On-track wagering, attendance and all-source handle all jumped by more than 20% on opening day at the Fresno Fair Oct. 6.

 Thursday, October 07, 2004

Fresno Fair to Offer Spanish Simulcast Option

George Ortuzar will act as the Spanish-language announcer for the 2004 Big Fresno Fair race meet, the California Authority of Racing Fairs announced Oct. 1.

 Friday, October 01, 2004

Northern Cal Fair Racing, Replays on HRTV

Northern California Fair racing is now featured on Horse Racing TV, including coverage and a replay show, the California Authority of Racing Fairs announced.

 Sunday, August 29, 2004

Workers' Comp Law Expected by Consultant

California horsemen, saddled with heavy workers' compensation insurance loads, may finally be getting some legislative relief, an industry lobbyist said Tuesday.

 Tuesday, March 23, 2004

Total Handle Record Set by Stockton Fair

The total amount of money wagered on races at the recently concluded 10-day San Joaquin County Fair meet at Stockton, Calif. increased 10% to a record $16.95 million, officials reported.

 Thursday, June 26, 2003

Is NTRA Poised to Bolster Membership Ranks?

With a voluntary program tied to stallion-season contributions set to expire, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association hopes new members -- some of them returnees -- are back in the fold for 2003.

 Tuesday, October 01, 2002

California Fairs Land Deals With All Account Wagering Providers

The California Authority of Racing Fairs (CARF) has became the state's only racing association to complete agreements with all three licensed advanced deposit wagering companies.

 Wednesday, July 10, 2002

Youbet.com Hires Exec Away from Disney

Youbet.com has hired Gary Sproule, a former Disney executive, as its chief financial officer. The California online racing and wagering company also announced a marketing agreement with California fairs.

 Thursday, June 06, 2002