STATEMENT FROM 1/ST RACING REGARDING THE RESUMPTION OF LIVE RACING AT GOLDEN GATE FIELDS BERKELEY, CA – “1/ST RACING is pleased to announce that Golden Gate Fields will resume live racing on Friday, January 15. After extensive testing in collaboration… Read More

Golden Gate Fields has been conducting COVID-19 testing of all backstretch workers as required by the health department. Testing to date has shown a significant improvement in test results. There will be continued testing of employees, and resumption… Read More

Golden Gate management has notified the TOC that there have been a substantial number of COVID-19 positives confirmed in the past 24 hours on the Golden Gate Fields backstretch. These confirmed cases are a result of mandatory testing… Read More

On Saturday, October 24, TOC hosted the 2020 Northern California Annual Meeting Webinar. Attendees heard a State of TOC Address by CEO & President, Greg Avioli, and an update from GGF’s Director of Racing & Racing Secretary, Patrick Mackey…. Read More

Morning Workouts Owners were previously limited to attend Golden Gate Fields on Sunday mornings but may now attend morning workouts any day. They must check in at the main horsemen’s gate, provide their CHRB owners license, and undergo… Read More

Beginning Sunday, July 26th owners will be allowed on site at Golden Gate Fields in the Winners Circle Area during training on SUNDAYS ONLY  from the hours of 7:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. No refreshments will be provided during this time. For further information, please contact:… Read More

On Saturday, March 14, over 100 people attended TOC’s membership teleconference! This meeting was held to update horsemen on a number of critical issues.  Speakers: TOC Chairman Nick Alexander, TOC Director Gary Fenton, Terry Lovingier who is a… Read More

Dear TOC members, We will be hosting a TOC members conference call this Saturday, March 14, at 11:00 a.m. to update the members on a number of critical issues.  Participating on the call will be TOC Chairman Nick… Read More

The California Thoroughbred racing industry and The Stronach Group have, over the last year, implemented unprecedented and effective reforms. This effort, led by Governor Newsom and the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB), is well documented in the recent… Read More

The Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) hosted an orientation for new owners at Golden Gate Fields & Santa Anita on Saturday, February 22. The orientation featured office visits to the CHRB, Paymaster, Racing, CARMA & the Track Photographer for introductions and brief Q&A… Read More