Pages in category golden gate fields the following 18 pages are in this category, out of 18 total. At golden gate fields, the health, safety, and welfare of every person and every horse in our community is our top priority, read the golden gate news release announcing the suspension of racing. Since 1970, todays racing digest has been considered the bible for horseplayers in california. He has won 36 riding titles at bay meadows racetrack in san mateo, california and 27 titles at golden gate fields in albany, california. It has everything beautiful horses, incredible jockeys that ride the horses masterfully. Golden gate fields track announcer matt dinerman is an optimistic guy, and his goal is to maintain that optimism even amid the uncertainty of the covid19. It has an area of 225 acres with a seating capacity of 14,750. At golden gate fields, racing life goes on without. Golden gate fields will kick off its resumption of live racing may 14 with a. Golden gate fields opened in 1941 and today is the only track in the san francisco area. With the closing of the bay meadows racetrack on may 11, 2008, it became the only major throughbred racetrack in northern. Just before world war ii, golden gate fields built its new grandstand up against the eastern slope of fleming point, and adjacent marshland was filled in for the track. Live horse racing venue, race track, in san francisco bay area offering trackside seats, video simulcast betting, food service and a free shuttle from bart. Golden gate fields employs about 325 people who live at the track, and stables about 1,200 horses.
The continued racing keeps alive the industry that has been struggling in recent years. Find out here with detailed jockey, trainer and owner statistics from the racing post. The 1997 spring meeting at golden gate fields begins wednesday and the 60day season runs through june 15. Golden gate fields 2020 results service is realtime, updating live. If you want to see why download a free race right here. At golden gate fields, we offer the perfect destination for outofthebox parties, corporate events, weddings, and more. On the north, it is bordered by the albany bulb, albany beach and albany plateau, undeveloped terrain over a former landfill, owned by the city of albany. Our grounds offer plenty of space that can accommodate your group during the races, or after. After winning 400 or more races in a year for four consecutive years, baze got his big break by being honored with a special eclipse award in 1995. Apr 30, 2009 michael wrona golden gate fields announcer, who came from australia and made his u. Entries calendar horse racing horse racing entries.
Stall applications due sunday, december 01, 2019 for the winterspring 20192020 meet at golden gate fields download application. Located in berkeley, right along the san francisco bay, golden gate fields has been entertaining. May 06, 2020 golden gate fields has been given provisional approval by the alameda county health department to resume racing may 14, under strict health and safety protocols, including no spectators or owners. Race replays of every california thoroughbred race will be available to fans for free on cal racing on the day following the race. Trackinfo race track information, entries, results. After the war, golden gate fields resumed horse racing. Fans attending golden gate fields with a paid admission on march 29, will.
The golden gate bridge, highway and transportation district is a special district of the state of california which operates and maintains the golden gate bridge and two unified public transit systems golden gate transit and golden gate ferry. I dare anyone not to cheer for the horeses when the bell rings and the race starts. In addition to free win selections offered to nearly every track running in the country, we also offer articles, breaking news, track reports, betting tips, exclusive photos, handicapping products, and our weekly podcast blinkers off. With the closing of the bay meadows racetrack on may 11, 2008, it became the only major throughbred racetrack in northern california. Golden gate fields golden gate fields track layout. Golden gate fields will kick off its resumption of live racing may 14 with a ninerace card after receiving the goahead to conduct spectatorless racing from the alameda county health department. Live races and replays racing officials accreditation. Inaugurated in february 1941, golden gate fields is an apt example for enthusiasm and vision. Live horse racing results service on horse racing 24 offers results and information from usa golden gate fields and more than 50 other racecourses. Below you will find links to the tracks that live stream races and post replays. Horseplayers golden gate fields golden gate fields.
Golden gate bridge, highway and transportation district. Northern californias premier horse racing facility, golden gate fields has been offering exciting thoroughbred action to the bay area since 1941. If you like it make your way over to the products listing page and buy the full card for one low price. With the closing of the bay meadows racetrack on may 11, 2008, it became the only major throughbred racetrack. Welcome to, your official source for horse racing results, mobile racing data, statistics as well as all other horse racing and thoroughbred racing information. Full charts quick summary results international results stakes results historical charts racing.
While it has had its share of history in the famous horses that have run there since its opening in 1941, the facility has seen better days. That race in 1950 is thought by some to be one of the most exciting horse racing rivalries in the history of the sport. Famous legends silky sullivan and lost in the fog are buried in the infield. Spend a day at the track and youll see horses thundering down the home stretch. Area golden gate fields for you can follow competitions from the first turn lakeside turf club see live horse racing board the only track info events videos group. World records were set there, and the legendary silky sullivan made his debut there. Participation in this service by the racetracks is strictly voluntary. Kyne introduced parimutuel wagering, the popular daily double, the first allenclosed starting gate. Golden gate park, located in san francisco, california, united states, is a large urban park consisting of 1,017 acres 412 ha of public grounds. April 2, 2020in accordance with instructions received this morning from the alameda county public health officer, golden gate fields will temporarily close for live racing effective.
Golden gate fields race track info the race track at golden gate fields is truly worldclass. Over the years many amazing horses and jockeys have graced its. California, only a few miles from golden gate fields, he looked to the track to help him. Free picks horse racing expert handicapping by winning. Though it does not have the star power of del mar or the popularity of santa anita, the san francisco bay area racetrack has a rich history and has been the home track of some highly regarded racehorses. Jockeyagent directory thoroughbred trainers information.
San joaquin fair stockton alameda county fair pleasanton california state fair sacramento sonoma county fair santa rosa humboldt county fair ferndale the big fresno fair fresno. Golden gate fields berkeley 2020 all you need to know. Golden gate fields has a longstanding history with its inaugural meet commencing in 1941. Parking near golden gate fields racetrack spothero. Located in berkeley, right along the san francisco bay, golden gate fields has been entertaining the bay area for more. Todays racing digest product search name or keyword. Golden gate fields golden gate fields horse racing. I cant speak for the food as i found the choices so unappealing that i didnt eat while there. Built on the site of an old airfield, bay meadows racecourse was the longest continually operating thoroughbred racetrack in californiahaving been founded on november, 1934until its closure on august 17, 2008. Comfortably for less than the horse racing laurel park from laurel race track is currently include a 1mile run through sunday we went to nearly every california horse racing data. Horse racing longshot picks free daily longshot spot. For more information on other products and services, including enhanced options like hd video and replays, please.
Great book describing the history of the golden gate bridge, there are no photographs of the golden gate bridge however, the illustration in this book is enough to capture your attention. Golden gate fields was owned and managed for 25 years by foreign car importer and horseman kjell qvale. It was subsequently acquired by magna entertainment corp in march 2009, magna filed for bankruptcy. Find everything you need to know about horse racing at. Entries results workouts overnights condition books stakes nominations. Laughing in the hills and millions of other books are available for instant. Golden gate fields free picks horse racing picks by. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the date s. Enjoy our handicapping experts free laurel park picks on every weekend for laurel park thoroughbred horse racing. A great family tradition in berkeley is golden gate fields. Golden gate fields, the track to which barich repaired in search of renewal, has a checkered history. Extensive protest led by citizens for eastshore parks, headed by former albany mayor robert cheasty, led to these plans being dropped. Enjoy the excitement of a day at golden gate fields, where we combine scenery with an exceptional, finedining.
Welcome to, your one stop source for greyhound racing, harness racing, and thoroughbred racing including entries, results, statistics, etc. For example, replays of fridays races will be available to view starting on saturday morning. Feb 12, 2008 commercial, viral video for golden gate fields racetrack in albany, ca. Over the years many amazing horses and jockeys have graced its track, such as noor and citation who ended their remarkable rivalry in the 1950 golden gate handicap. Golden gate fields facilities currently include a onemile 1,609 m synthetic track and a turf course measuring 910 of a mile, or 7 furlongs plus 2 feet 1,448 m, stalls for 1,420 horses, a main grandstand with seating for approximately 8,000 customers, a clubhouse with seating for approximately 5,200 customers, a turf club with seating. Golden gate fields is a longrunning racetrack that sits on the shoreline of san francisco bay. Located on the east shore highway in berkeley, california, golden gate fields is one of the largest horse racing venues in the united states. The top news on thursday was golden gate fields was shut down by the alameda county health department. Additionally, golden gate fields is home to the winningest jockey of all time, russell baze. Golden gate fields horse racing results, news, notes, history, stakes, photos, and comments.
Golden gate fields ready to resume racing bloodhorse. It has been offering thoroughbred horse racing to the bay area since 1941 and with the closing of the bay meadows racetrack in 2008, it became the only major racetrack in northern california. San joaquin fair stockton alameda county fair pleasanton california state fair sacramento sonoma county fair santa rosa humboldt county fair ferndale the big fresno fair fresno sidebar advertisement. Desormeaux to ride regularly at golden gate fields.
The racetrack is situated on a tract of land bordered on the west by fleming point, a rocky promontory which lies on the eastern shoreline of san francisco bay. Horsemen concerned about golden gate fields future. Golden gate fields horse racing online horse betting. A day after tim ritvo of the stronach group indicated the closure of golden gate fields may be possible if a simulcasting issue is not settled, northern california horsemen met with other. The golden gate fields opened in 1941, and shortly threafter golden gate fields created the golden gate handicap. The stronach group, the current owners, acquired golden gate fields on july 3, 2011. Inching forward with every stride, as the crowd roars under the bright blue california sky. Articles relative to golden gate fields racetrack in berkeley, california, and albany, california, united states. Save time, save money, and keep your vehicle safe by reserving your spot with spothero today.
Golden gate gets green light to resume racing may 14. Golden gate fields is the last major racetrack left in northern california. Commercial, viral video for golden gate fields racetrack in albany, ca. Youve just discovered an exciting brand of live entertainment. Golden gate fields racecourse racecourse statistics. Golden gate fields, santa anita taking entries for resumption of racing. Located along the san francisco bay in berkeley, golden gate fields is northern californias premier horse racing destination. Current meet leading jockeys december 26, 2019 may 17, 2020. In 2006, magna corporation, owners of golden gate fields race track, proposed a large commercial shopping area on the racetrack property southeast of the bulb. Golden gate fields thoroughbred ownerview thoroughbred. Who are the top performers at golden gate fields racecourse. Located right along the san francisco bay off of i80, fans are treated to some of the best sights and sounds in the world. Stall application stall applications due sunday, december 01, 2019 for the winterspring 20192020 meet at golden gate fields download application.
Had the author been reading books about plumbing instead of italian history. Officials at santa anita are planning to take entries on tuesday with the intention of resuming racing at the arcadia. Enjoy the famous dollar day deals every sunday during the winterspring meet. The first condition book lists races through may 31 and includes three stakes. Arlington park aqueduct belmont park belterra park canterbury park charles town races. Enjoy our handicapping experts free golden gate fields picks on every weekend for golden gate fields horse racing. Racecourses horses jockeys head 2 head race results trends. In the 40s and 50s, its racing strip was so hard, dry and fast that even knobkneed platers looked good. Leather furnishings, tiffanystyle lights, and gallery displays of equinethemed hermes and gucci scarves create a sophisticated atmosphere that reminds guests of the illustrious history of the track, which dates back to 1941. I think thats going to be a common theme with all racetracks in the forseeable future. Golden gate fields is an american horse racing track straddling both albany, california and berkeley, california along the shoreline of san francisco bay adjacent to the eastshore freeway in the san francisco bay area. Reserve your guaranteed golden gate fields racetrack parking in oakland.