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Santa Anita Park has announced it will make special pre-sale ticketing opportunities available to fans who plan to attend the track's Classic Meet opening day on Monday, Dec. 26 beginning next Tuesday, Nov. 29 for those that register at santaanita.com.

An iconic destination on the Southern California sports landscape since Christmas Day, 1934, Santa Anita will again offer all fans its traditional wall calendar free of charge with paid admission on its newly branded Classic Meet opening day. Known as Santa Anita's Winter Meet dating back to the mid- 1930s, the Classic Meet will offer fans and horsemen classic, world class racing through April 9.

Additionally, fans will again have the opportunity to assist in Thoroughbred aftercare as the popular Mathis Home Plush Toy Horse will be offered as a way for fans to contribute to the California Retirement Management Account (CARMA).

With top jockeys such as Frankie Dettori, Flavien Prat, Juan Hernandez, John Velazquez, Mike Smith, Victor Espinoza, Ramon Vazquez and others on-hand, world class racing will be the order of the day throughout the Classic Meet, which will be immediately followed by Santa Anita's Spring Meet, which will run from April 22 through June 18.

Fans are advised that Santa Anita Park Newsletter subscribers can purchase pre-sale tickets to opening day for two days, on Nov. 29 and Nov. 30. For those who have not yet subscribed to the Santa Anita Newsletter, they are encouraged to visit santaanita.com in order to subscribe via a special email link.

Ticket sales for opening day will be available to the General Public beginning Thursday, Dec. 1, at 10 a.m. by visiting santaanita.com/events and tickets can also be purchased by calling the Santa Anita Ticket Office at (626) 574-6366.

A total of six graded stakes will highlight the opening day racing menu, headed by three Grade 1 events, the $300,000 Runhappy Malibu, the $300,000 La Brea, and the $300,000 American Oaks.

Three Grade 2 stakes, the Santa Anita Mathis Mile, the San Antonio, and the San Gabriel will serve as supporting features on what promises to be a truly Classic afternoon.

The Following Promotions Will Be Available On Santa Anita's Classic Meet Opening Day, Dec. 26:

• One Free Santa Anita Wall Calendar that includes a Bounceback Coupon redeemable Opening Week per Paid Admission
• Mathis Home Plush Toy Horse Fundraiser for CARMA
• Flightline Retirement Celebration
• Craft Beer & Cider Tasting Trackside
• Whiskey in Winter in the Chandelier Room
• Winter Family Fun Zone in the Infield
• Loge Box Seats & Trackside Dining Packages
• Opening Day in the FrontRunner Buffet
• Special Sports Lounge Buffet Package
• Popular $7,500 Online Showvivor Begins

There will be a special early first post time on Classic Meet opening day at 11 a.m. For additional information, please visit santaanita.com or call (626) 574-RACE.

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The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has announced its 2023 NYRA racing calendar which includes 202 live race days at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course.

Live racing is currently being conducted at Aqueduct, where the 2022 fall meet runs through Saturday, December 31. For the complete 2022 Aqueduct fall meet stakes schedule, visit NYRA.com/AQU.

Following the conclusion of the 2022 Aqueduct fall meet, the 44-day Big A winter meet will run from Jan. 1 through March 26 with live racing conducted Thursday-Sunday until Feb. 12. From Friday, Feb. 17 through the end of the winter meet, live racing will be held Friday-Sunday.

The 19-day Aqueduct spring meet, which spans Thursday, March 30 to Sunday, April 30, will see live racing return to a Thursday-Sunday schedule.

Live racing on the NYRA circuit will return to beautiful Belmont Park for a 40-day spring/summer meet, which is highlighted by the 155th running of the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets on Saturday, June 10. The 2023 spring/summer meet will run from Thursday, May 4 through Sunday, July 9. Live racing will generally be conducted Thursday-Sunday throughout the spring/summer meet.

The 40-day summer meet at historic Saratoga Race Course will open on Thursday, July 13 and continue through Labor Day, Sept. 4. Following opening weekend, racing will be conducted five days per week from Wednesday-Sunday with the exception of the six-day closing week. The summer meet is anchored by the 95th running of the Whitney on Aug. 5 and the 154th running of the Travers on Aug. 26.

Following the conclusion of the 2023 summer meet, the Belmont Park fall meet will again be held at Aqueduct to allow for the reconstruction of the three Belmont racing surfaces. The 28-day Belmont at the Big A fall meet will open on Thursday, Sept. 14, and continue through Sunday, Oct. 29. Live racing will generally be conducted Thursday-Sunday throughout the Belmont at the Big A fall meet.

The 2023 season will conclude with the 31-day Aqueduct fall meet which runs from Thursday, Nov. 2 through Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023.

For the 2023 calendar of live race dates, visit NYRA/com/2023.

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The University of Arizona's Race Track Industry Program (RTIP) Global Symposium on Racing, scheduled for December 5 – 7, 2022, will be streamed live online, so that those unable to attend the conference in person will still be able to watch the panel sessions.

Roberts Communications Network (RCN) will make the stream available on the Racetrack Television Network (RTN), with all proceeds from the sales going back to the RTIP.

“Year after year, the Global Symposium on Racing brings together the international racing community to discuss topics of great importance, and we are very excited to deliver it throughout the world,” said RCN and RTN President and CEO Todd Roberts. “All of the money generated by the sales will go back to the RTIP program to help support everything they do for the industry.”

The agenda for this year's Symposium includes panels on wide ranging topics, including an update from the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) and Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU), how to capitalize on racing's global footprint, advancing equine safety through technology, integrating horse racing into the US sports betting market, strategies for diversity and inclusion, and much more.

“We are thrilled to once again stream the Symposium to a global audience,” said RTIP Chair Robert Hartman. “While we are expecting a large group of industry attendees, we also understand that travel may not be possible for some, and feel it is important to make these panel sessions available to everyone. We are very appreciative of RCN's help in this endeavor and especially their generosity in donating all of the proceeds back to the Program.”

The live streaming package, which also includes archived sessions of each panel, will be available for a $149 purchase on the RTN.tv website, enabling people to watch on tablets, smartphones, and PC's, and on televisions through Roku devices and Amazon Fire TV.

For more information on the Symposium, including a full agenda, visit the website at www.RacingSymposium.com.

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Equine industry leaders and stakeholders across California announced Tuesday the launch of the California Horse Power Coalition (CHPC). The new coalition's mission is to preserve and protect California's vibrant equestrian culture by bringing together equine industry leaders, workers, families and fans of the sport to illustrate its significant benefits.

Founded by Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Santa Anita Park, and Thoroughbred Owners of California, the coalition is creating a space for the public to learn about the significant impacts that the industry has on California's economy, tourism, agricultural sustainability, and culture.

“As one of the oldest and most celebrated sports in the world, horse racing contributes billions to California's economy annually and employs tens of thousands of workers,” said Bill Nader, Thoroughbred Owners of California, President & CEO. “I am proud to be a part of a community that not only brings together family and friends but also continuously challenges itself to be the model of care and best practices for equine communities around the world.”

This unprecedented partnership between Thoroughbred associations, backstretch workers and jockeys, aftercare providers, and veterinarians is a testament of the industry's commitment to working together and pushing the industry to new heights across core impact areas.

Economic Impact

The equine industry is proud to be a sustainable, stable, and ever-growing industry in California.

• $8.3 Billion in contributions to California's economy through horse racing annually.
• $1.7 Billion in tourism spending generated by participants and spectators.

Jobs and Labor

The industry supports a diverse range of skills, employing hard-working individuals whose work in the industry is often a multi-generational tradition.

• 77,000+ workers employed by the horse racing industry.
• Workforce includes veterinarians, carpenters, jockeys and backstretch workers such as grooms, exercise riders, hot walkers, and more.

Agriculture and Sustainability

The industry contributes to California's cyclical and sustainable agricultural ecosystem.

• 15-20 pounds of hay locally sourced and fed to every horse daily, supporting local farms' overall profits and sustainability.
• 8,000 tons of straw waste diverted from landfills to sustainable farms each year.

“Our community strives to create a culture of inclusivity and accessibility to local communities of all ages, genders and economic backgrounds, which has resulted in a long tradition of deep cultural ties to our industry. In fact, over 30% of households in California report having a horse enthusiast in their home,” said Amy Zimmerman, Santa Anita Park, Senior Vice President and Executive Producer. “I look forward to seeing our industry continue to prosper, garner more fans, and foster a sense of belonging.”

To learn more or to become a member, visit:  californiahorsecoalition.com

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