The California Authority of Racing Fairs has announced the end of all Golden State Racing stabling and training operations in Northern California, including at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, due to financial challenges. CARF will not hold any horse racing events in 2025 and will cease stabling and training operations at the end of March. The decision was made after assessing financial challenges from the Golden Gate Racing meet and obstacles facing the horse racing industry.
Despite the end of live races, CARF will continue to support off-track betting on televised races. The announcement comes after a difficult period for NorCal horse racing, which saw 13 horse deaths and the resignation of CARF’s Executive Director Larry Swartzlander. The stable Café, a popular hangout for jockeys and stable staff, will also close at the end of March.
CARF stated that it will reorganize operations to focus on addressing current obligations and supporting California Fairgrounds and their Satellite Network. The organization made the decision not to submit future race meet applications in light of financial challenges and obstacles in the horse racing industry.
