THIS JUST IN: GGFracing horse race track in the East Bay is set to close by the end of this year, owners say.
Golden Gate Fields racetrack in the East Bay is set to close by the end of this year, owners say.press release on its websiteThe Stronach Group, which owns Golden Gate Fields, announced it will end racing at the iconic Bay Area horse race track at the end of its 2023 racing meet.
The plan is to expand the Santa Anita race track in Southern California and add another day of racing by January 2024, the statement said."The Stronach Group remains steadfastly committed to racing in California," said Belinda Stronach, Chairwoman, Chief Executive Officer and President, The Stronach Group, in a press release.
Among the horses that competed at Golden Gate Fields was 1948 Triple Crown winner Citation, John Henry, Shared Belief, and come-from-behind specialist Silky Sullivan, who is buried in the track's infield.
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