'Together we have watched thoroughbreds become champions, jockeys become icons, and meets become memories,' track organizers said in a social media post. 'Now join us as we close this chapter.'
Ryan CurryGolden Gate Fields is set to hold its last races this weekend before it closes for good as part of a consolidation effort.Golden Gate Fields is set to hold its final races this weekend before it closes for good. The owners announced last summer they were closing the track as part of a consolidation effort. Since 2008, this track has been the only one to hold thoroughbred racing.
This track has been around since 1941. It has a long history in the Bay Area, but animal activists say its history is covered in controversy. "We have been raising our voices and calling for the killings to stop for years," said Cassie King, with Direct Action Everywhere. "Finally, the death toll at this track is going to stop rising."
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