If Santa Anita resumes racing, it would provide a wonderful change of pace. Right now, I think that IF is the operative word. The most recent announcements from SA indicate that they would like to resume racing this Friday, with entries to be taken on Tuesday, but all of this is contingent upon receiving approval from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to resume racing.
Hopefully there will be more definitive information within the next 48 hours. I'm certain that discussions are continuing and that SA will play every card at its disposal to meet the County's objections or find a way to override them. Whether that is enough remains to be seen.
If that doesn't pan out, Churchill Downs might be a viable alternative. They have received the necessary approvals to resume racing this Saturday at 1:00 PM. Clearly horse racing has more political clout in Kentucky than in Southern California.
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