My first blog of the year – dedicated to two of my favored race
tracks; Santa Anita Park and Meadowlands Racetracks.
With the 77th opening of the spectacular Santa Anita Park four days after the
75-year old Belfair Hollywood Park
closed its doors for fans; over 30,000 of them literally marched to Arcadia on
Dec 26th, 2013. The Chandelier Room dazzled and shined where horse
racing patriots were offered champagne while they enjoyed the exclusivity of
the clubhouse! Keith Brackpool, the chairman of Santa Anita Park claimed that
it was “work –in –progress”... well, if this is “work-in-progress” what I
wonder will the final racetrack be like?
As the iconic clubhouse wore a 15 million dollar renovation;
the weather god smiled upon with blue skies and a clear view of the mountains.
What more could a true horse racing want…this was heaven on earth!
Looking forward to a great season of horseracing – all eyes
on January 25, 2014 races:
California
Cup Derby
|
3
YO (CA) -- 1 1/16 M
|
$250,000
|
California
Cup Oaks
|
F,
3 YO (CA) -- 1 M (T)
|
$200,000
|
Sunshine
Millions F/M Turf Sprint
|
F
& M, 4 & UP (CA) -- abt 6 1/2 F (T)
|
$125,000
|
California
Cup Sprint
|
4
& UP (CA) -- 6 F
|
$125,000
|
California
Cup Turf Classic
|
4
& UP (CA) -- 1 1/8 M (T)
|
$250,000
|
Santa
Monica Stakes (Gr.2)
|
F/M,
4 & UP -- 7 F
|
$200,000
|
Meadowlands Racetracks, New Jersey was the place to be as it
recorded one the coldest nights on Jan 3, 2014 in recent history. Apart from
thoroughbred racing, harness racing is the second best attraction for horse
lovers like me! The Big M that was opened in the year 1970 held its first
harness racing on September 1, 1976. Thoroughbred racing on the other hand was
started the following year on September 6, 1977.
January 3, 2014 - Yannick Gingras seemed to be charged up
from the cold that led his to win in 6 races on the card. “Gingras is winning
at a 23 percent clip to start the meet” – thebigm.com
With the chilly-storm pilling snow up to one foot in parts
of the city, racing enthusiast were unaffected as Meadowlands accounted an
increase in handle the same day. Hats- off!
With the racing season on full swing, I hope to catch some
real action of speed and adrenalin rush!
Great Article. Check out the Nominations and PP's for January 25, 2014 races at (Equibase) http://bit.ly/1eirvM2
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