You have to root for the people who strive so hard to make a go of racing in Northern California after Golden Gate Fields shut its doors for good June 9th. Racing has a rich history in Northern California and there are hundreds of people, from hotwalkers to grooms to trainers to breeders, and everybody in between, who depend on the sport to put food on the table. They deserve better than the uncertainty that has left most everyone worrying about their futures after The Stronach Group announced it was closing Golden Gate Fields, which had been operating since 1941.
Bill Finley is a journalist specializing in horse racing and local news in the Red Bank area of New Jersey. With a focus on Thoroughbred racing, Bill contributes to publications such as Thoroughbred Daily News, Arizona Daily Star, and Harnesslink, providing insightful coverage of horse racing events, profiles of trainers and jockeys, and updates on legislative developments in the industry.