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Scott Chaney, executive director of the California Horse Racing Board, said low purses are the biggest threat to the state's racing industry.

Vice Chair Gonzales expressed concern about the severe purse cuts intended for the 2024 meet at Golden Gate Fields. He stated that Northern California horsemen should be treated with respect and stressed the need for better communication by racetrack management.  

Discussions are ongoing with HISA to determine the amount of credits California will receive for enforcing the federal rules.

I think the implication that he could somehow (influence) the other two and affect the outcome in favor of his brother is unfair to Luis."

“The CHRB is fully committed to constantly improving animal welfare, which is the point of Rule 1878,” said Executive Director Scott Chaney.

The Stronach Group remains quiet on plans surrounding the closure of Golden Gate Fields. Sen. Dianne Feinstein joins critics seeking answers to the closure.

The track's owner, The Stronach Group, said Sunday it will “double down” on its racing at Santa Anita and training at San Luis Rey Downs in Southern California.

Californias Golden Gate Fields straddles Albany and Berkeley along the shore of the San Francisco Bay. Opened in 1941, it will permanently close this fall | Travel

Moves by the Stronach Group will result in increased activity at San Luis Rey Downs, a private training track the company owns in Bonsall, officials said Sunday.

The track's owner, The Stronach Group, said Sunday it will “double down” on its racing at Santa Anita and training at San Luis Rey Downs in Southern California. After the Golden Gate Fields meet ends, The Stronach Group said it will focus on moving horses from the Bay Area to Arcadia, with a goal of increasing field sizes and adding a fourth day of racing to the weekly schedule at Santa Anita beginning in January.