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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
Santa Anita to Close for Track Fix

Santa Anita to Close for Track Fix

A liquid binder officials believe will save Santa Anita Park's Cushion Track should take about 10 days to acquire and another four to mix with the synthetic racing surface, the California Horse Racing Board was told Jan. 16.

 Wednesday, January 16, 2008

CHRB Panel OKs 2008 Race Date Plan

Live racing at Bay Meadows Race Course would end with the conclusion of the San Mateo County Fair race meet Aug. 18, 2008, under a dates plan given preliminary approval by the California Horse Racing Board's strategic planning committee Sept. 20.

 Friday, September 21, 2007

Headley Claim to be Probed; Fermin Recuses Self

The executive director of the California Horse Racing Board removed herself from a decision-making role after Santa Anita Park stewards initiated an investigation of the claim of a horse trained by Bruce Headley by his son, Gus Headley, on Dec. 28.

 Friday, December 29, 2006