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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2008
Each
series will feature two legs and a final with an estimated purse of
$8000. The first series, to be
contested beginning on Saturday June 14 for three consecutive Saturdays, is
an open claiming event with tags on the first two legs of $3500 and $4500
plus allowances. The second series is
limited to filly and mare claimers with the same claiming prices, plus
allowances, and will be contested on three successive Saturdays beginning
July 7. No claiming will be permitted
in the final for each series.
Nominations for both series close the Monday prior to the first leg. Complete
details of the series are available at www.thecadc.com/2008Series.pdf The
CHHA and track management have been very supportive of amateur racing since
its re-emergence in the summer of 2005 when the State Fair, the meet’s
current operator, took over. “There
is no doubt that the California Amateur program is the strongest track-based
program in the country. Given the
challenges of running a meet isolated from other tracks, amateur driving not
only provides for a varied program for fans, but serves a purpose for lesser
experienced drivers to be competitive and to show to potential owners another
side of ownership unavailable with thoroughbreds or quarter horses, said Dave
Elliott, General Manager.” CHHA
board member, USTA director and former GM Chris Schick shared Mr. Elliott’s
view by saying, “I applaud the efforts made by the CADC over the last few
years. We think amateur racing
provides some nice variety from our overnight program and the late closing concept
is an innovative and worthwhile endeavor that we are happy to support.” For
general information about the CADC, please visit www.thecadc.com/. |