August, 2022 | Horse Racing Free Tips

CHRB In-Person Meeting Wednesday, August 17

The California Horse Racing Board will conduct an in-person meeting Wednesday, Aug. 17 beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the Del Mar Hilton. The meeting will be open to the public. Those providing unsolicited public comment on individual agenda items will be limited to two minutes and comments must relate specifically to the agenda items; regarding agenda item #8, Public Comment, no further comments will be permitted after 30 minutes. For those who do not attend, the webcast audio link on the CHRB website will provide a way to listen to the meeting. The agenda and package of materials for the meeting are available on the CHRB website and at the links in red above.

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Del Mar Records Strong Across the Board Gains

The first half of Del Mar's 83rd summer season has been highlighted by safe racing, full fields and sizeable increases in wagering and on-track attendance.

Fueled by record California purses of over $800,000 per day, field size has averaged 9.90 for turf races and 8.83 for main track events. Together, they combine for a nation leading 9.30 horses per contest, well above last year's average of 8.45. Through the first 15 days of the summer season, total wagering is $297,044,168 for a daily average of $19,802,945, an increase of 6.7% from 2021. On-track handle of $25,580,826 represents growth of 12.7% from last year's figures. Out-of-state numbers registered at $152,542,303, up 8.2% from 2021.

Total on-track attendance of 155,917 through 15 days is a substantial increase of 24% from last year over the same time period.

“After four weeks we couldn't be more pleased with our results,” said Tom Robbins, Del Mar's Executive Vice President of Racing. “Horsemen and women's participation has been outstanding as we continue to strive to present safe and competitive racing at the highest level. We hope all our stakeholders' efforts have led to greater customer satisfaction and appreciation.”

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Whittle And Egan Appointed As TfRI’s Chair And Vice Chair

Nicholas Whittle has been named the new Chair of Together for Racing International, while Trish Egan will be the new Vice Chair of the organisation. Whittle, who is based in the UK, is a specialist in sports and entertainment consultancy who has represented some of the world's largest brands, sports teams and individual athletes. He has also sat on the board of Jockey Club Racecourses for eight years, together with positions on the boards of several charities.

Whittle said, “I look forward to building on the important foundations that TfRI has established–helping improve people's lives, breaking down their barriers to success and realising their true potential in the world.”

Egan has a wealth of experience in corporate social responsibility in racing. Currently the Chair of the Australian Turf Club Charitable Foundation and a Director of Thoroughbred Breeders NSW, the Australian-based Egan will continue in those roles in addition to her responsibilities for TfRI. She also is a Non-Executive Director of the Australian Turf Club.

Egan added, “It is a pleasure to be asked to be part of TfRI and I look forward to working with Nicholas and the Steering Committee to bring some real progress to this important initiative.”

Outgoing interim Chair, Godolphin's Diana Cooper, said, “TfRI's ethos reflects His Highness Sheikh Mohammed's passion for education and encouraging the thoroughbred industry to support and to use our sport's unique asset, the horse, to reach out to its wider communities.

“Godolphin is proud to have been instrumental in establishing TfRI and we are delighted that Nicholas and Trish are so well placed to embed TfRI further in the core of our industry globally.”

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Del Mar At Halfway Point: Strong Gains Across The Board

The first half of Del Mar's 83rd summer season has been highlighted by world-class safe racing, full fields and sizeable increases in wagering and on-track attendance.

Fueled by record California purses of over $800,000 per day, field size has averaged 9.90 for turf races and 8.83 for main track events. Together they combine for a nation leading 9.30 horses per contest, well above last year's healthy average of 8.45.

Through the first 15 days of the summer season, total wagering is $297,044,168 for a daily average of $19,802,945, an increase of 6.7% from 2021. On-track handle of $25,580,826 represents growth of 12.7% from last year's figures. Out-of-state numbers registered at $152,542,303, up 8.2% from 2021.

“DMTC started planning this meet after the conclusion of last year's fall season and the results from the hard work speak for themselves,” said Thoroughbred Owners of California Chairman, Gary Fenton. “This is the best start to a race meet I've seen in years. Bodes very well for the remainder of the year in California.”

Del Mar's loyal fanbase has soaked up the highly competitive racing action and total attendance of 155,917 through 15 days is a substantial increase of 24% from last year over the same time period.

Del Mar will commence the second half of its season Thursday with a first post of 2 p.m.

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