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Horse Racing

Golden Gate Fields Turf Club Open for a Formal Derby Affair

May 6, 2022May 6, 2022

With Kentucky Derby commencing tomorrow, Bay Area horse racing fans may consider reserving a room at The Turf Club at Golden Gate Fields. A full … Read more

Categories Golden Gate Fields, Horse Racing, Sports Tags Golden Gate Fields

And They’re Off! Golden Gate Fields Stages El Camino Derby

February 10, 2022

Golden Gate Fields announced that 11 colts and geldings are slated for a chance to earn 10 Kentucky Derby points and a free Preakness berth … Read more

Categories Events, Golden Gate Fields, Horse Racing

Hardiman Headlines Haiti Relief Benefit

November 20, 2021

We first became familiar with David Hardiman at the legendary thoroughbred race track Golden Gate Fields, where he presides as the bugler. As a preamble to the … Read more

Categories Cuisine, Dance, Events, Horse Racing, Music Tags Jazz, Oakland

Golden Gate Fields Update: Buying Tickets Online

July 8, 2021

Ferry riders continue to hope that scheduled service will one day be implemented to reach Golden Gate Fields. At the moment, there are no boats … Read more

Categories Fashion & Sports, Golden Gate Fields, Horse Racing

Attention Horse Players: Golden Gate Fields Opens Public on April 16

April 10, 2021April 5, 2021

 Golden Gate Fields has announced the reopening of the racetrack to a limited capacity of fans starting on Friday, April 16, for the remainder of the … Read more

Categories Fashion & Sports, Golden Gate Fields, Horse Racing, Sports

Daily Racing Form May Come in Handy When Golden Gate Fields Finally Opens

October 4, 2020October 4, 2020

We don’t subscribe to the Daily Racing Form, but it’s available near The Ferry Building at Fog City News and at a small kiosk in … Read more

Categories Golden Gate Fields, Horse Racing

Race Track Bugler and Trumpet Master Champions New Jazz Documentary: “Harlem of the West”

July 23, 2020July 23, 2020

Bay Crossings first became familiar with David Hardiman at the legendary thoroughbred race track Golden Gate Fields, where he presides as the bugler. As a preamble … Read more

Categories Horse Racing, Jazz

While COVID-19 Blanks Most Sports…Get Thee to the Track

March 24, 2020March 24, 2020

OK. Thanks to the virus, basketball, baseball, and scores of other sports arenas are dark. But thoroughbred horse racing remains vibrant. No, you cannot attend … Read more

Categories Horse Racing

Post Valentine Day’s Race at Golden Gate Fields

February 13, 2020February 13, 2020
At the paddock Photo by Paul Duclos

What’s a guy to do to get over the post-Valentine Day’s blues? Take it to the Track. You might even get lucky. A field of … Read more

Categories Events, Fashion & Sports, Horse Racing Tags Golden Gate Fields
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