Golden Gate Fields is hosting its final horse races this weekend, and while animal rights advocates are pleased, they are upset about another horse death reported on Friday.
"The industry of horse racing is not worth a single moment of cruelty," said Samantha Faye, who rides and trains horses.Faye's great-grandfather was Albany 's mayor when Golden Gate Fields first opened in 1941, participating in the opening ceremonies and winner's circle celebrations.Although the track has been a key part of her family’s history, Faye said she’s grateful it’s closing on Sunday.
Sullivan says the track’s closure has to do with financial reasons along with pressure from animal advocacy groups."I think it’s a combination," Sullivan said. "I think it’s people are less interested in risking and taking horse’s lives just to gamble."Track general manager David Duggan said, "It’s a sad day, after 83 years, Golden Gate Fields is coming to an end."Duggan said the track is consolidating with Santa Anita Park, the racetrack in Southern California.
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