Golden Gates Field

Golden Gate Fields commenced its inaugural meet on February 1, 1941. The 1950 Golden Gate Handicap concluded the most remarkable rivalry in racing history between Noor and Citation, a race that prompted Citation’s rider, Steve Brooks, to proclaim, “We just can’t beat that horse!”

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Located just west of Berkeley, Golden Gate features live racing from November to March and June through August each year, and simulcast all year. The track is home to several major races, including the San Francisco Breeders Cup Mile and the Golden Gate Handicap.

Golden Gate Fields has two main tracks:

Race Track Information

Main Track:One Mile, oval.
Turf Course:Seven Furlongs.
Golden Gates Racing Dates:January to March; November to December
Wednesday through Sunday
Post Times:12:45 p.m.
Golden Gate by the Numbers:
Main Track:Dirt course, one- mile oval(sandy loam);
Turf Course: Nine-tenths mile oval, 65 feet wide throughout.
Seating Capacity:14,750
Grandstand Capacity:7,960
Club House capacity:5,230
Turf Club capacity:1,560.
Stable Area Capacity:Stalls for 1420 Thoroughbreds.
Total Plant Area:225 acres.
Parking Capacity: 5,000
Admission:General Admission – $3
Club House – $6.
Turf Club – $10; Weekends $15.
General Parking – $4.

Contact Info:
Mailing Address:Golden Gate Fields
P.O. Box 6027
Albany, California 94706

Street Address:1100 Eastshore Highway
Albany, California 94710

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