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Live Racing To Resume at Golden Gate Fields

STATEMENT FROM 1/ST RACING REGARDING THE RESUMPTION OF LIVE RACING AT GOLDEN GATE FIELDS BERKELEY, CA – “1/ST RACING is pleased to announce that Golden Gate Fields will resume live racing on Friday, January 15. After extensive testing in collaboration with the Berkeley Public Health Division, it has been determined that the COVID-19 concerns on the campus … Read more

Owners’ Per-Start Fee to Increase by 10% Effective Jan. 1

The unfortunate reduction in live racing together with statewide increases in workers compensation costs have created a funding shortfall for the horse industry’s workers compensation program covering jockeys and backstretch workers that is operated by Post Time Self Insurance.  As a result, Post Time has found it necessary to increase the amounts to be paid … Read more

Golden Gate Fields Update

Golden Gate Fields has been conducting COVID-19 testing of all backstretch workers as required by the health department. Testing to date has shown a significant improvement in test results. There will be continued testing of employees, and resumption of racing will be dependent upon success in the continued reduction or elimination of positive tests. Track … Read more

Los Alamitos Protocol for Owners Attending the Races

For the Los Alamitos Winter meet, which begins Friday, Dec. 4, CHRB licensed owners with horses entered to race will be permitted to attend the races. Owners will also be permitted to bring up to two adult guests. Owners wishing to attend the races should email or call Elsa Peron, Administrative Assistant of TOC (eperon@toconline.com) … Read more

TOC Hosts Northern CA Annual Meeting Webinar

On Saturday, October 24, TOC hosted the 2020 Northern California Annual Meeting Webinar. Attendees heard a State of TOC Address by CEO & President, Greg Avioli, and an update from GGF’s Director of Racing & Racing Secretary, Patrick Mackey. Attendees also had the opportunity to participate in an informative Q&A. SPEAKERS: TOC: • Greg Avioli, President … Read more