California Horse Racing - Santa Anita, Del Mar, Hollywood Park Racing Picks, Tips & Result

California country fairs are the very heart of this state's horse racing scene. Since the early days of exploration and settlement, people have come together at certain times of the year to enjoy the festival or a special event. And they came by horseback.

The horse racing industry we know today was established in 1933. The stated purpose of the racing law which created it was the "encouragement of agriculture and breeding of horses." Wagering of money on horse races in California had been outlawed since 1909 and the return to "legalized gambling" was made possible by a statewide initiative which was only passed after three attempts.

The successful version of racing legislation included a commitment for the continuous funding of the fairs of California with an annual allotment of racing revenues to be used for health, safety and maintenance projects.

Thus, horse racing and fairs share a particularly special partnership. It is in the state fairs where the historical legacy California horse racing is deeply rooted.

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The Santa Anita Derby

California today is known for its famous race tracks including Del Mar, Hollywood Park, and Santa Anita – home of the Santa Anita Derby.

The Santa Anita Derby is an important preparatory race for the Kentucky Derby yielding such winners as Silver Charm, Sunday Silence, and Winning Colors plus Triple Crown winner Affirmed. List of Preparatory Races for the Kentucky Derby

2008 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park

The Breeders' Cup, thoroughbred racing's most prestigious event, consisting of 14 Breeders' Cup races and $25.5 million in purses, will be held on October 24-25, at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California.

With filly Zenyatta remaining undefeated as the 2008 Breeders' Cup Ladies' Day concludes, see the October 24 Breeders' Cup results & Payouts. Breeders' Cup Day Saturday will be highlighted by the Breeders' Cup Classic where Horse of the Year Curlin will defend his title against Casino Drive of Japan, Raven's Pass of Europe and other horse racing stars.

Find out the Breeders' Cup post times, see the 2008 Breeders' Cup odds or take a look back in time in last year's Breeders' Cup entries and the previous Breeders' Cup winners.

Plus get free Breeders' Cup racing picks and betting tips from handicappers in the horse racing forums!

Horse Racing California News

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Tizfiz Wins San Gorgonio Handicap at Santa Anita Park January 4 Tizfiz, ridden by jockey Agapito Delgadillo, beat Marzelline by a nose to capture the 40th running of the $150,000 San Gorgonio Handicap at Santa Anita Park Sunday, January 4. Trained by Rafael DeLeo...

Mare Vacare Retired Mare Vacare, who had been considered for San Gorgonio Handicap on Sunday at Santa Anita Park, was not entered and has been retired from horse racing. Winner of the Dahlia Handicap (gr. IIT) at Hollyw...

Thoroughbred Race Tracks:

Santa Anita Park

Santa Anita hugged the headlines in 1940 when Seabiscuit, one of the most popular horses of all time, wins the 1940 Santa Anita Handicap. The victory is Seabiscuit's last race and is one of the biggest sports stories of the year.

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Del Mar

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, "where the turf meets the surf", is a product of Hollywood mixing with horse racing. It was built in 1937 by the legendary crooner, Bing Crosby, along with friends Jimmy Durante and Pat O'Brien.

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Hollywood Park

Another show biz baby, the Hollywood Turf Club was formed under the chairmanship of Jack L. Warner (of the Warner Brothers studio). With 600 original shareholders including film stars, directors and producers.

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Golden Gate Fields

The 1950 Golden Gate Handicap concluded the most remarkable rivalry in racing history between Noor and Citation, a race that prompted Citation’s rider, Steve Brooks, to proclaim, “We just can’t beat that horse!”

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More California Thoroughbred Race Tracks:

Bay Meadows

Fresno Fair

Ferndale

Fairplex Park

Los Alamitos

Pleasanton

Sacramento

Santa Rosa

Solano

Stockton

Harness Race Track :

Cal-Expo

Plans for Cal Expo were inaugurated in 1948 with the purchase of 1,000 acres of land along the American River. Aside from the colorful state fair, the track conducts live harness racing almost all year round.

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Off-Track Betting (OTB) Stations

Find off track betting (OTB) station locations in California area:

• BODOG Racebook
• SportsBetting.com Racebook
• SBG Global Racebook
• BetUs Online Betting

California Sports

• MLB, Baseball – Anaheim Angels, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, LA Dodgers, Oakland A's
• NFL, Football – Oakland Raiders, San Francisco 49'ers, San Diego Chargers, San Jose Saber Cats, LA Avengers
• NHL – Anaheim Mighty Ducks, LA Kings, San Jose Sharks
• Basketball – Golden State Warriors, LA Lakers, Sacramento Kings, LA Clippers, LA Sparks, Sacramento Monarchs
• Soccer – LA Galaxy, San Jose Earthquakes
• College - Cal Poly Mustangs, Cal State Fullerton Titans, Cal State Northridge Matadors, UC Irvine Anteaters, UC Riverside Highlanders

California Casinos

Agua Caliente, Augustine Casino, Black Oak, Blue Lake, Cache Creek Indian Bingo & Casino, Chumash Casino, Chicken Ranch, Colusa Casino & Bingo, Desert Rose, Eagle Mountain, Palace Indian Gaming Center, Feather Falls, Harrah's Rincon

 

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