My friend is on the TOC and they just had a meeting. I asked him what the chances are that Hollywood Park will be closed next year. He thought it was very unlikely. He said that he would estimate that there is a 90% chance that there will be racing at Hollywood Park next year. I hope he is right.
Hollywood Park has promised the horsemen that they will give them at least 6 months notice before they close so that horsemen will be able to start planning what they are going to do and where they are going to keep their horses. They have not given the horsemen the 6 month warning yet. That is a good sign. On the other hand, as of right now HP still has not applied for racing dates next year. That's not a good sign.
I guess that no definitive decision has been made yet, but my friend on the TOC is very optimistic that there will racing at HP next year. I hope it's not just wishful thinking on his part.
If and when HP applies for racing dates for next year, then we will know for sure that HP is staying open.
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07-25-2009, 04:14 AM
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