Del Mar a Welcome Sight on California Scene
With California's equine industry reeling from the July 16 announcement of Golden Gate Fields' closure late this year, the state's racing scene receives a much-needed source of optimism July 21 when Del Mar opens for its 31-day summer meet.
Golden Gate Fields to Permanently Close at Meet's End
In a move that likely will bring an end to a storied racing history in Northern California, The Stronach Group announced July 16 that it will close Golden Gate Fields at the end of the 2023 racing meet.
Espinoza, Wong, Top Winter/Spring Golden Gate Meet
Jockey Assael Espinoza, trainer Jonathan Wong, and owners Johnny Taboada and Larry and Marianne Williams were meet leaders at the recently concluded 2023 Winter/Spring meet at Golden Gate Fields. The meet ended June 11.
Balnikhov Invades Golden Gate for San Francisco Mile
Topped by the $250,000 San Francisco Mile (G3T), Golden Gate will host six stakes races April 29 during the Northern California track's Gold Rush Weekend. The San Francisco Mile drew horses from Southern California to compete.