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From: Michael Pizzolla <michaelpizzolla@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Aug 7, 2010 at 8:40 AM
Subject: Santa Anita Track Repair Discussed at Meeting
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Santa Anita Track Repair Discussed at Meeting

Amid concerns about track safety, horsemen representatives and Santa Anita management met the morning of Aug. 6 to discuss progress on renovation of the Pro-Ride synthetic racing surface that began July 26.

George Haines, Santa Anita's president, confirmed the meeting took place over issues expressed with the repairs so far and said he was "looking forward to further discussions" with horsemen. He said he did not want to comment on the extent of their complaints.

Arnold Zetcher, chairman of the Thoroughbred Owners of California, was out of town and did not attend the meeting — which also included representatives from the California Thoroughbred Trainers — but said he was briefed about it. Pete Parrella represented TOC. For the rest of the story: http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/58277/santa-anita-track-repair-discussed-at-meeting