Santa Anita Saturday: Gold Rush Features Cal-Breds
Gold Rush Saturday at Santa Anita Park highlights California-bred horses in a series of ten races. This event underscores the significance of Cal-breds in North American thoroughbred racing. The Melair race, named after a notable mare, showcases the quality of the field and the ongoing legacy of California racing.
- ▪Gold Rush Saturday features ten races exclusively for California-bred horses.
- ▪The Melair race is named after a mare who won all her races in her 3-year-old season.
- ▪The event indicates a healthy interest in California-bred racing despite logistical challenges.
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