NEWS ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 2025 FAIR:
California Horse Racing Board Denies 2025 Race Dates For FresnoThe California Horse Racing Board (CHRB), in a 4-3 vote,
declined The Big Fresno Fair’s request to host live horse racing on September 19–21, 26–28 and
October 1, 2025. The decision followed strong public testimony from Central Valley political leaders,
Big Fresno Fair Board and leadership, Bernal Park Racing, LLC, horse breeders, owners, former Northern
California horse racing employees and others. Submitted under a proposed operational contract with the
newly formed Bernal Park Racing, LLC, the request reflected months of work by the Fair Board and its
Racing Committee to assess the future viability of live racing in Fresno.
Read More2025 | Previous February Horse Racing News Satellite Wagering at The Starting Gate will continue as normal.
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