From CHRB
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Apr. 16, 2020) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct a teleconference meeting on Wednesday, April 22, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Consistent with Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20, the meeting will be teleconference only and no physical location will be provided. The public is encouraged to participate in either of two ways: The webcast audio link on the CHRB website will continue to provide a way for the public to listen to the meeting. Furthermore, those wishing to speak during the meeting may dial 888-392-4564 and enter 6896291# when prompted. The operator will provide instructions to those wishing to speak on any agenda item. Those providing public comment on individual agenda items will be limited to two minutes. Note that for agenda item #12, Public Comment, no further comments will be permitted after 30 minutes. The agenda and package of materials for this teleconference meeting are available on the CHRB website.
In compliance with authorities in Alameda, Los Angeles, and Sacramento Counties, all racing operations at Golden Gate Fields, Santa Anita Park, and Cal Expo have been temporarily halted during the COVID-19 health crisis. However, all counties are permitting the continued care, feeding, and training of horses under established guidelines for health and safety. None of the simulcast wagering outlets at county fairs, Indian casinos, card clubs, and other businesses in California are accepting wagers on any racing anywhere. All wagering by California residents on races being run throughout the world is being conducted remotely through telephone and internet wagering accounts. Furthermore, all CHRB licensing offices at racetracks are closed, and only personnel essential to the ongoing care for horses in training are currently working.