Golden Gate Fields racetrack in Northern California to permanently close this fall
- Golden Gate Fields will close permanently after its final race date this year.
- The track's owner, Stronach Group, will shift focus to Santa Anita and San Luis Rey Downs in Southern California.
- Horses will be moved from Golden Gate Fields to increase field sizes at Santa Anita.
- Closure will impact employees, owners, trainers, jockeys and workers at the track.
- Northern California will no longer have a major racetrack once Golden Gate Fields closes.
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