Santa Anita

If veteran trackman Dennis Moore gives the Santa Anita training track the thumbs-up after he has evaluated it Thursday, the track could re-open for training Friday morning, said California Thoroughbred Trainers (CTT) president Jim Cassidy after a meeting Wednesday morning. This sentiment was mirrored by California Horse Racing Board member Alex Solis, who also attended the meeting. He said there's a "good chance" the track will be open Friday. "It's a different surface [to the main track]," said Solis. "It can absorb more water." Should the training track re-open Friday...

Rick Hammerle is being replaced as the racing secretary at Santa Anita, Hammerle confirmed by telephone to the TDN today. The move was the latest in a series of changes recently announced by the track, which include the departure of announcer Michael Wrona and XBTV talent Aaron Vercruysse and Richard Migliore. Other than confirming the news, Hammerle said he would have no further comment at this time. The Stronach Group's CEO Tim Ritvo did not answer his mobile or office phone at Santa Anita Friday. Hammerle, who has worked as...