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Bay Meadows Racecourse
Bay Meadows holds the distinction of being California’s oldest racetrack, opening its doors in 1934, and the Bay Meadows Handicap is the state’s longest-running thoroughbred race, having started in 1937. Bay Meadows is prominent in the community, coinciding with the beginning of the San Mateo County Fair, before the thoroughbred season starting after Labor Day. On December 1, 2006, Russell Baze became the winningest jockey in thoroughbred racing after winning the fourth race at Bay Meadows.
Bay Meadows seems to be on its last legs, as there are plans to open a new track, and the old space is due to be developed by the city of San Mateo. Bay Meadows is to remain open on a year-to-year basis.
Stakes Races Bay Meadows Breeders' Cup Handicap (Gr. 3) Bay Meadows Breeders' Cup Sprint Handicap (Gr. 3) Bay Meadows Derby (Gr. 3) El Camino Real Derby (Gr. 3) Seabiscuit Handicap (Gr. 3) Bay Meadows Breeders’ Cup Oaks California Turf Sprint Foster City Handicap Hillsborough Stakes Luck of the Irish Stakes Monterey Handicap Presidents’ Day Handicap
Main Track: One Mile oval.
Turf Course: 7 furlongs, 32 feet.
Distance from last turn to finish line: 990 feet.
Post Times
12:45 p.m. each day except Fridays
7:15 p.m. Fridays
Exotic Wagering Format
$2. Rolling Daily Doubles beginning on 1st race.
$1. Exacta and $2 Quinellas on all races.
$1. 'Rolling' Pick Three beginning on first race.
$1. Trifecta on all races with six or more betting interests.
$2. Pick Six on last six races.
$1. Pick 4 on first four and last four races.
$1. Place Pick All.
$1. Superfecta all races with eight or more betting interests.
Takeout Information
Win, place, and show: 15.43% (16.77% during Fairs)
All other exotic wagering: 20.18% (22.02% during Fairs)
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Bay Meadows Operating Company, LLC
P.O. Box 5050
San Mateo, California 94402
Street Address:
2600 South Delaware Street
San Mateo, California 94403
Telephone: (650) 574-RACE
Fax: (650) 573-4671
Website: www.baymeadows.com
Saratoga
Saratoga opens for the 143rd year on Friday, July 22 for an outstanding 40-day meeting that includes over 50 stakes races and 17 Grade 1 races. The marquee event of the meeting is the $1 million Travers Stakes (G1) on Saturday, Aug. 27.
Michael Dempsey will be providing his full card selections throughout the meeting. Mike’s Reports include his selections, analysis, fair odds, and wagering recommendations for every race.
Get your day off to a good start with Michael’s Free Pick of the day from Saratoga.
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Keeneland
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Churchill Downs
The spring/summer meeting at Churchill Downs gets underway on Saturday April 30, with 24 graded stakes on the betting menu. The marquee events are the Kentucky Oaks (G1) and Kentucky Derby (G1).
Michael Dempsey will be providing Full Card Analysis for Churchill Downs from Friday through Sunday each week.
Each racing day Michael will be providing his Free Betting Selection of the day for Churchill Downs.
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Belmont Park
Racing in New York shifts to Belmont Park on Friday April 29 for the spring / summer meeting, which includes the Belmont Stakes (G1) on Saturday June 11.
Michael Dempsey will be providing Full Card Analysis for Belmont Park each racing day from Wednesday through Sunday.
Each racing day Michael will be providing his Free Betting Selection of the day for Belmont Park.
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Gulfstream Park
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Aqueduct
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Daily past performances, track entries and race results.