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05-09-2013, 03:46 PM
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I guess it's official...No HOL Park dates in 2014
Hollywood Park will not seek dates for 2014.
More information on the BloodHorse website. It was announced at the CHRB today.
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05-09-2013, 04:10 PM
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One of my favorite ovals gone. (I like poly.)
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05-09-2013, 04:17 PM
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That does suck, SoCal racing is probably my favorite or second favorite. If there is not the variablity though maybe not so much. As it is not too big on Fairplex.
NoCal is already pretty much dead.
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05-09-2013, 04:47 PM
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so if HOL closes for racing, what happens to the casino?
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05-09-2013, 04:48 PM
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Very sad to see any track shut down, especially one with such tradition. Unfortunately, this is a sign of the times... survival of the fittest, even in the top notch racing circuits.
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05-09-2013, 05:29 PM
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I think we need to discuss Vic's final call of the final race and how he's going to go about it.
He's gotta throw something in there about the end of an era, tug at our heart strings a bit.
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05-09-2013, 05:34 PM
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I saw that come across Facebook a little bit ago, sad to see another track end.
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05-09-2013, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by ldiatone
so if HOL closes for racing, what happens to the casino?
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the casino stays. it's a seperate entity with seperate ownership.
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05-09-2013, 05:52 PM
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I wonder if they will consider putting Golden Gate into the rotation in Hollywood Park's old spot and sort of consolidate the California circuits. I would much prefer that to a second tier facility getting dates just so they have enough room to stable horses. Let Golden Gate have the "California Gold Cup" and move the Cash Call Futurity to Opening day at Santa Anita.
If they try to move more racing to Fairplex or Los Alamitos, it's over in California.
To be honest Hollywood Park was a black eye for the races compared to SA and Del Mar. I know the place had a lot of history but right now is the time for the CHRB to make some moves to ensure racing's future in California.
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05-09-2013, 06:36 PM
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This is a very sad day.I grew up and got my love of racing at Hollywood Park.Spent every weekend from about 1981-1994 there i even love all those jets flying over the great ones of the past like Western Airlines and those great pink colors of PSA With the smile because that was how i felt at Hollywood.I still love visting Hollywood when i take trips to so cal i would always try to go when Hollywoood is open.Got to hear so many great Announcers Like Vic the great Harry Henson my dear old freind Luke Michael Wrona Johnny Tapp.Jim Byers it was those guys that made me want to become a announcer, remember Jim he is now the Voice of Oklahoma City Redhawks Baseball and Oklahoma AHL Hockey.So many others two.I will for sure go to Hollywood in the fall with my Camera and will take hundreds of pictures for the memories very sad for all racing fans.
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05-09-2013, 06:41 PM
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We'll sure miss the place.
Yes, Jimmy.
We are very sad.
I met my husband, John Shear at Hollywood Park in 1964. Our son was born during this meeting in 1966.
All true racing fan who liked to go to the track live, will miss the old place, even if it was not their favorite anymore.
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05-09-2013, 06:43 PM
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i was never in Hollywood, but i can understand how all the loyal fans feel about the place.
in New England, we have lost about 5 thoroughbred tracks. we might be getting one back though and maybe better than ever Rockingham Park.. i hope something like that happens in California.
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05-09-2013, 06:59 PM
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So sad hearing Jack Libeau on TVG...it was like a eulogy.
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05-09-2013, 06:59 PM
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Very sad day, indeed. My first trip to California was highlighted by 2 days at HP with my dad, brothers, and brothers business partner and longtime friend. Sadly, within a year after that trip, both my father and my brothers business partner were both diagnosed with cancer and passed away. Those 2 days at the track were the last really great, fun day we all had together. Lots of memories at HP.
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05-09-2013, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by lamboguy
i was never in Hollywood, but i can understand how all the loyal fans feel about the place.
in New England, we have lost about 5 thoroughbred tracks. we might be getting one back though and maybe better than ever Rockingham Park.. i hope something like that happens in California.
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Although I would have mixed feelings about reliance on slots, I would love to see a Suffolk-Rock circuit again.
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