Northern California's horse racing scene is in jeopardy as the California Authority of Racing Fairs has decided to cancel this year's events at several county fairs, including the Alameda County Fairgrounds. This marks a troubling trend for the region, already grappling with declining venues following the closures of Bay Meadows and Golden Gate Fields. Trainers and horse enthusiasts like Timothy Bellasis lament the leadership's lack of commitment to racing, citing the disastrous turnout and management issues from previous racing attempts at the Pleasanton Fairgrounds, which have prompted many to leave for more active racing locations.
"What it came down to, in my opinion, is management at the fairgrounds is not a racing enthusiast."
"There was no handle, there was no attendance, there was no marketing. It is the latest blow to horse racing in the Bay Area."
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