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Verge Out as CEO at Santa Anita

Verge Out as CEO at Santa Anita

Mark Verge, hired to oversee Santa Anita Park as chief executive officer in March, has stepped down.

 Friday, November 09, 2012

Richard's Kid Purchased, Transferred to Mora

Leading TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I) contender Richard's Kid was sold privately Aug. 18 and has been transferred from the barn of Bob Baffert to Leandro Mora and Doug O'Neill a week before the renewal of the $1 million race.

 Sunday, August 19, 2012

Panel Shelves California Sports Betting Bill

All bets are off this year on California legislation that would have allowed racetracks and simulcast locations to take wagers on professional and collegiate sporting events.

 Friday, August 17, 2012

Lakers Gasol, Bryant Lose Race and Horse

The initial foray into horse racing for Los Angeles Lakers stars Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol was as brief as it was heartbreaking June 17 at Betfair Hollywood Park.

 Sunday, June 17, 2012
HRTV to Air 13 Hours of Belmont Programming

HRTV to Air 13 Hours of Belmont Programming

HRTV has scheduled 13 hours of programming, beginning with the June 6 post position draw, surrounding this year's June 9 Belmont Stakes (gr. I).

 Monday, June 04, 2012

Lakers Gasol, Bryant Buy Horse at Charity

Social media sites were buzzing April 25 with the news that Los Angeles Laker stars Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol purchased their first Thoroughbred.

 Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Santa Anita Reports Attendance, Handle Gain

Santa Anita Reports Attendance, Handle Gain

Santa Anita Park capped its 75th winter/spring season April 22 reporting gains in on-track attendance and overall pari-mutuel handle.

 Sunday, April 22, 2012

Horse Owner Verge to Lead The Stronach Group

Horse owner Mark Verge, a Los Angeles business entrepenuer and author of a marital advice book, has been named chief executive officer for The Stronach Group.

 Thursday, March 15, 2012
Champion Female Sprinter: Maryfield

Champion Female Sprinter: Maryfield

Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint winner Maryfield earns inaugural female sprinter Eclipse Award.

 Monday, January 21, 2008