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Northern California’s collapse may be good for Del Mar, but it hurts horse racing

  • The collapse of the Northern California racing circuit has led to larger fields and increased betting at Del Mar and Santa Anita.
  • Northern California trainers are facing challenges, with some relocating horses south or closing operations due to the transition.
  • Aggie Ordonez successfully moved south, achieving two wins at Del Mar while trainers like Blaine Wright and D. Wayne Baker are adjusting to changes.
  • Standard industry members are seeking a reopening of Golden Gate Fields to support additional racing opportunities despite recent transitions.
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Northern California’s collapse may be good for Del Mar, but it hurts horse racing

DEL MAR — The collapse of the Northern California racing circuit has led to bigger fields and larger handles for Del Mar and Santa Anita this year. But the transition hasn’t been easy for Northern California trainers who have been forced to either move their horses south, out of state or close operations. “It’s tougher down here, but we’re trying,” said trainer D, Wayne Baker, who was at Golden Gate Fields for 19 years before that track closed l…

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San Diego Union Tribune broke the news in San Diego, United States on Friday, August 8, 2025.
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