CHRB Allocates SoCal Racing Dates for 2014 & 2015

Since I blogged about the imminent closing of Hollywood Park, it seemed only proper to pass along the news of how the thoroughbred calendar will be filled over the next two years in Southern California.  Quoting from this article at DRF.com by Brad Free:

The CHRB eventually settled on these 2014 dates: Santa Anita, Dec. 26, 2013 through July 6; Del Mar, July 16 through Sept. 3; Fairplex Park, Sept. 4-23; Santa Anita, Sept. 25 through Nov. 2; and Del Mar, Nov. 5 through Dec. 7.

The 2015 dates: Santa Anita, Dec. 26, 2014 through July 5; Del Mar, July 15 through Sept. 7; Fairplex, Sept. 10- 25; Santa Anita, Sept. 26 through Oct. 25; and Del Mar, Oct. 28 through Dec. 6. The shortened Fairplex meet hinges on 2015 Breeders’ Cup location. Fairplex could lose the lucrative closing weekend of the Los Angeles County Fair meet.

The CHRB dates allocation was unanimous by the board, with conditions that will be addressed next week. 

The full story contains some key information regarding such issues as: the stabling of horses in SoCal after Hollywood Park is no more; the conditions that need to be addressed before the dates above become finalized; and Los Alamitos' desire to play a larger role in the thoroughbred scene.  So if you have any interest in Southern California thoroughbred racing, I would advise checking out the article in full.

Peace and Love,

Jimbo