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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
Brackpool Featured Speaker at CTBA Seminar

Brackpool Featured Speaker at CTBA Seminar

Keith Brackpool, chairman of the California Horse Racing Board, will be the featured speaker at the Harris Ranch Seminar, which returns this year from a one-year hiatus with the theme, "Marketing the Thoroughbred."

 Thursday, September 23, 2010
Unanimity Sought on California Legislation

Unanimity Sought on California Legislation

Keith Brackpool, chairman of the California Horse Racing Board, called for unanimity from the racing industry in developing proposed legislation for 2010 during a meeting April 14.

 Wednesday, April 14, 2010

CHRB Wrestles With Changes to Fair Circuit

Racing at California fairs, long supported as one of the best ways to attract new fans for the sport, is losing out to economic considerations while industry representatives fight to remain viable in the northern half of the state.

 Wednesday, November 18, 2009
More at Stake for California Fair Season

More at Stake for California Fair Season

It was more than business as usual as the California summer fair racing season commenced its annual run in the northern half of the state on June 18.

 Friday, June 19, 2009

CHRB OKs Further Cuts in Hollywood Dates

In a sign of how the tightening economy has affected tracks in the state, the California Horse Racing Board acquiesced to a request from Hollywood Park to eliminate the final five Wednesdays of the current spring/summer meet, which runs through July 19.

 Saturday, June 06, 2009

Expanded Fairs Offered as Option for California Racing

California fairs offer a realistic option for horse racing's future at a time when two major racetracks in the state are facing redevelopment and other privately held venues are pressured by stockholders for greater revenue returns amid escalating property values.

 Thursday, August 30, 2007

Fairplex Expansion Project Aired for CHRB

Fairplex Park gave an extensive presentation of a proposed $100 million project to expand and greatly enhance the racetrack facility located on the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds during the California Horse Racing Board's meeting June 22.

 Friday, June 23, 2006

Fairplex Expansion Project Aired for CHRB

Fairplex Park gave an extensive presentation of a proposed $100 million project to expand and greatly enhance the racetrack facility located on the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds during the California Horse Racing Board's meeting June 22.

 Friday, June 23, 2006

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

Santa Rosa Turf Course Approved

Plans for constructing a new turf course at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, CA, were given approval Jan. 7.

 Wednesday, January 08, 2003