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Old 07-03-2023, 03:58 PM   #1
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Berkeley going after Golden Gate

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A proposed Berkeley City Council ordinance has been introduced that, if passed into law, would put Golden Gate Fields' future in serious jeopardy.

The proposed ordinance makes it illegal to keep a horse stabled for more than 10 hours a day and requires that every horse has access to a minimum of one-half acre pasture turnout.

While reaffirming state and federal laws surrounding animal abuse and cruelty, the proposed ordinance also makes it a crime to conduct training and racing under a “reasonable expectation” that it could substantially injure or harm the animal.
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Old 07-03-2023, 05:03 PM   #2
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How much does Golden Gate fields pay in local taxes and bring how many patrons to local businesses? They also seem to be requiring more space than most California codes for horse property. In SoCal, where I was at was zoned for 10 large animals per acre, that included horses.
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you could see this happen in many jurisdictions I am afraid.
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you could see this happen in many jurisdictions I am afraid.
Especially if it works in one of them. Someone better start greasing the corrupt politicians.
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Especially if it works in one of them. Someone better start greasing the corrupt politicians.

I haven't been to the bay area in almost 20 years. It looks like GGX does not have a casino. If the powers to be shut the track down will it be easy to replace the revenue it pulls in?
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If Golden Gate shuts down and the state decides to make better use of Del Mar that could be game over for the state of racing in California.
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