by cahpower | Feb 9, 2026 | News
Behind the scenes at Santa Anita Park, a vital community hub supports the people who make California racing possible every day. For backstretch workers whose long hours, physical demands, and dedication are foundational to the sport, the Santa Anita Recreation...
by cahpower | Jan 16, 2026 | News
As part of its ongoing commitment to strengthening California’s horse racing industry through workforce development and inclusion, 1/ST Racing, whose operations span both California and Florida, has partnered with the Ed Brown Society to create meaningful pathways for...
by cahpower | Dec 28, 2025 | News
The largest opening day since 2016 and the largest Sunday opener this century kicked off a postponed Santa Anita Park Classic Meet in a big way Sunday. The 41,962 fans on track marked the largest Sunday curtain-raiser since 1999 in the eighth Sunday opener in the...
by cahpower | Nov 14, 2025 | News
Racing chaplain brings faith, compassion to Del Mar’s backstretch Originally published in the The Coast News Group By Jordan Ingram DEL MAR — As thousands of fans packed the Del Mar Racetrack for the Breeders’ Cup this past weekend, gathering beneath purple banners...
by cahpower | Oct 1, 2025 | News
A Horse Called Maverick Finds New Purpose With Riverside County Mounted Deputies Originally published in the LA Times By Jasmine Mendez Maverick, an emaciated Andalusian horse rescued from severe neglect in Riverside County, has gone from near-death to serving as an...
by cahpower | Sep 22, 2025 | News
Nourishing the Backstretch: The Del Mar Meal Program Behind the thrill of each race at Del Mar is a community of dedicated men and women working tirelessly on the backstretch. Their role is vital, as they provide around-the-clock care and support for the horses that...
