California’s Equestrian Future Uncertain As Golden Gate Fields Faces Simulcast Changes

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On July 16, 2023, the Stronach Group's 1/ST Racing threw the California racing scene into turmoil, announcing it would close the San Francisco Bay Area track. With the Golden Gate Fields permanently closing, it's the end of an era for Northern California horse racing. Post this, California legislators passed a bill that determines the future of CA racing.

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New Law shaping California racing

On Sept 14, a bill that determines how simulcast review in the state will be distributed once Golden Gate Fields closes its doors, which is anticipated to be June 30, 2024, was passed.

It states that all simulcast revenue generated in the North after July 1, 2024, when there is no live racing in the region, will be distributed to the Southern California track acting as the host at the time.

Dilemma over Golden Gate

The change, however, was too sudden. Therefore, 1/ST Racing CEO Aidan Butler indicated the Stronach Group would be open to keeping Golden Gate open another six months. Let's see what happens!

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California’s Equestrian Future Uncertain As Golden Gate Fields Faces Simulcast Changes

On Sept 14, a bill that determines how simulcast review in the state will be distributed once Golden Gate Fields closes its doors, which is anticipated to be June 30, 2024, was passed.

It states that all simulcast revenue generated in the North after July 1, 2024, when there is no live racing in the region, will be distributed to the Southern California track acting as the host at the time.

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