The Stronach Group, just days after announcing plans to, is now pledging to invest nearly $32 million into Santa Anita Park in an effort to make the Arcadia-based racetrack more attractive to stables from Northern California and beyond.
“We are confident that this comprehensive package of important measures will not only bolster the racing, training, owner and fan experience at Santa Anita Park, “The Great Race Place,” but also support Northern California stakeholders through a challenging transition period, and lead the way with state and industry-wide changes that will result in a healthier, competitive and sustainable future for Thoroughbred racing in Southern California,” said Belinda Stronach, chairwoman and chief...
Santa Anita would use the expanded schedule to weave in a lineup of “middle-tier” horse races, largely consisting of transfers from Golden Gate that might otherwise struggle against Southern California’s more competitive horses.