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WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2009
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 6 for three consecutive Saturdays,
is a conditioned claiming event with tags on the first two legs of $3000
and $3500 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 11. 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/2009Series.pdf The
CHHA and track management have been 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 little doubt that the California Amateur program is the strongest
track-based one in the country. Given
the challenges of an 'island meet', 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
executive director, Jim Perez shared Mr. Elliott’s view by saying, “I
applaud the efforts made by the California amateurs CADC over the last
few years. The CHHA think's
amateur racing provides some nice variety from our overnight program
and the late closing concept for our bottom level horses is an innovative
and worthwhile endeavor that we are happy to support.” For
general information about the CADC, please visit www.thecadc.com/. |