MEC Tracks
- CA Golden Gate Fields
- FLGulfstream Park
- MDLaurel Park
- TXLone Star Park
- MDPimlico
- ORPortland Meadows
- CASanta Anita Park
- OHThistledown
CONTACT THE TRACK
Golden Gate Fields
1100 Eastshore Highway
Berkeley, California 94710
Telephone:
(510) 559-7300
GOLDEN GATE FIELDS
Golden Gate Fields, which is located approximately eight miles from Oakland and 11 miles from San Francisco, commenced its inaugural meet in 1941.
Golden Gate Fields' racing season of approximately 105 racing days complements both Santa Anita Park's and Bay Meadows' racing schedules by adding racing days between the end of The Oak Tree Meet and the beginning of The Santa Anita Meet, and by racing when Bay Meadows is dark.
Golden Gate Fields' facilities sit on 181 acres of land and include a one-mile main track and a 9/10-mile turf course. MEC acquired Golden Gate Fields in December 1999.
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Gulfstream Park
901 South Federal Highway
Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009
Phone: (954) 454-7000
GULFSTREAM PARK
The home of the Florida Derby, Gulfstream Park is the premier East Coast thoroughbred racetrack which operates during the winter months. Having first opened in 1939, Gulfstream Park is located on approximately 255 acres of land just north of Miami. The Breeders' Cup has been held at Gulfstream Park three times - in 1989, 1992 and 1999.
Gulfstream Park's racing facilities include a one-mile main track and a 7/8-mile turf track. MEC acquired Gulfstream Park in September 1999.
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Laurel Park
Route 198 & Racetrack Road
Laurel, Maryland 20725
Phone: (301) 725-0400
LAUREL PARK
Laurel Park, located in-between Baltimore and Washington D.C., first appeared on the racing scene on October 2, 1911.
The racing season at Laurel is divided into three meets and complements the racing schedule of Pimlico Race Course, which is located approximately 30 miles from Laurel Park. The racing season kicks off with the three-and a half-month winter meet on January 1. Racing returns in August for a three-week summer stand and the Maryland circuit concludes with a four-month fall meet beginning in September.
The facilities at Laurel Park include a 1 1/8 mile oval track with a seven-furlong chute and a one-mile turf course. MEC acquired a majority interest in the operations of Laurel and its sister track, Pimlico, in November 2002.
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Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie
1000 Lone Star Parkway
Grand Prairie, Texas 75050
(972) 263-RACE
LONE STAR PARK
Lone Star Park, which is located in Grand Prairie, Texas, about 12 miles west of Dallas, is one of the newest horse racing facilities in the United States, having opened for live thoroughbred and quarter horse racing in 1997.
In October, 2004 Lone Star Park hosted the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships drawing a crowd of 53,717. The Thoroughbred season at Lone Star Park generally commences each year in early April and continues through mid-July.
The American Quarter Horse season generally commences each year in early October and continues through November.
Lone Star Park's facilities sit on 285 acres of land and include a one-mile dirt track and a 7/8 mile turf course. MEC acquired the operations of Lone Star Park and leased the facility in October 2002.
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Pimlico Race Course
Hayward & Winner Avenues
Baltimore, Maryland 21215
Phone: (410) 542-9400
PIMLICO
Historic Pimlico Race Course, home of the Preakness Stakes®, first opened its doors on October 25, 1870, making the Baltimore track the second oldest racetrack in the nation behind Saratoga, which debuted in 1864.
The marquee meet of the season takes place at Pimlico. The eight–week spring meet begins in mid-April and features 10 graded stakes races, including the middle jewel of Thoroughbred racing’s Visa Triple Crown on the third Saturday of May. The schedule complements the racing schedule of Laurel Park, which is located approximately 30 miles from Pimlico.
The facilities at Pimlico include a one-mile oval track with 1/4-mile and 3/4-mile chutes and a 7/8mile turf course. MEC acquired a majority interest in the operations of Pimlico and its sister track, Laurel Park, in November 2002.
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Portland Meadows
1001 North Schmeer Road
Portland, Oregon 97217
Phone: (503) 285-9144
PORTLAND MEADOWS
Portland Meadows is located on over 100 acres in the Delta Park area of Portland, Oregon. The normal racing season at Portland Meadows runs from October to April. Portland Meadows joined the MEC family of tracks in 2001.
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Santa Anita Park
285 W. Huntington Drive
Arcadia, California 91007
Phone: (626) 574-7223
SANTA ANITA PARK
Widely acclaimed as one of the most beautiful settings for racing found anywhere, Santa Anita Park is the "Great Race Place". Santa Anita first opened for thoroughbred horse racing in 1934. It is situated on 305 acres of land approximately 14 miles northeast of Los Angeles. In addition to The Santa Anita Meet, which opens on December 26 each year and runs until mid-April, Santa Anita also plays host to The Oak Tree Meet for approximately six weeks each fall. Famed for its art-deco style grandstand and view of the San Gabriel mountains, Santa Anita features a one-mile oval dirt track and a 7/8-mile turf course. One of the most popular spots at Santa Anita is the Frontrunner Restaurant, a gourmet tropical-themed restaurant which seats 750 people and affords a spectacular view of the finish line.
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Thistledown
21501 Emery Road
North Randall, Ohio 44128
Phone: (216) 662-8600
THISTLEDOWN
Thistledown is located on 128 acres approximately 10 miles southeast of downtown Cleveland. Thistledown has one of the longest racing seasons of all North American thoroughbred racetracks, covering approximately 185 racing days between March and December.
Annually, Thistledown hosts the Ohio Derby, which is the premier graded stakes race in Ohio and one of the top races for three-year olds in the country. Thistledown's facilities include a one-mile oval track. MEC acquired Thistledown in November 1999.
Contacting XpressBet™
If you have any questions or comments regarding XpressBetTM, you may contact:
Phone: 866-88XPRESS
Email: customerservice@xpressbet.com
XPRESSBET
XpressBet is a legal, licensed, U.S.-based account wagering provider that offers pari-mutuel wagering on thoroughbred, harness and quarter horse racing events either online or by telephone. The service was launched by Magna Entertainment Corp. in 2002 and is headquartered in Washington, PA.
XpressBet uses the latest in advanced technology to present state-of-the-art speed, security, and efficiency to account holders. The service offers over 100 tracks online including online audio and video of selected tracks. XpressBet is the only account-wagering provider that offers product demonstrations, and cash deposits and withdrawals at dedicated Welcome Centers at selected racetracks and OTBs.
CONTACT MAGNABET
MEC Sports & Entertainment GmbH
MagnaBet.com Service-Team
MEC-Europastrasse 1
2483 Ebreichsdorf
Austria
Fax International: +43-0820-550515
or via email: help@magnabet.com
MAGNABET
www.magnabet.com offers bets for European customers on the most interesting and exciting horse races of the world. You can bet on US-tracks such as Pimlico or Santa Anita Park, Austrian tracks such as Magna Racino and German tracks such as Berlin or Hamburg. MagnaBet is enlarging its services continuously with new tracks from all over the world.
With videos you can participate live in the race events - and watch the best thoroughbreds and harness live till 06:00 am (European time and find detailed and professional information on your favourite racetracks, horses, jockeys etc.!
MagnaBet offers:
- Races from U.S., Austria and Germany
- Live Videos
- Downloadable Racecards
- SMS Infos (Starter- & Result-Infos)
- Betting online, by mobile phone or SMS
CONTACT HRTV
If you have questions or comments regarding HorseRacing TV™, you may contact:
HorseRacing TV
c/o Santa Anita Park
285 W. Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007
E-mail: customerservice@hr.tv
HRTV
HRTV is a cable and satellite channel dedicated to the sport of horse racing. With access to over 70 tracks from across the country and around the world, HRTV brings the thrill of live racing to your home. Our analysts guide you the viewer from track to track offering insight and expertise on the sport of kings. HRTV also showcases original programming each week. Be sure to check out our HRTV SHOWS for show descriptions and show times.
HRTV is a joint venture owned by North America's two racing industry leaders, Magna Entertainment Corp. ("MEC"), and Churchill Downs Incorporated ("Churchill Downs"). Live racing content for HRTV is acquired by HRTV's sister company, TrackNet Media Group, LLC.
CONTACT MEC
Magna Entertainment Corp.
337 Magna Drive
Aurora, Ontario, L4G 7K1
Phone: 905-726-2462
Investor Relations Contact:
Blake Tohana
Investor Relations Email Contact: MEC.investors@magnaent.com
MAGNA ENTERTAINMENT CORP.
Magna Entertainment Corp. ("MEC") is North America's number one owner and operator of horse racetracks, based on revenues, and one of the world's leading suppliers, via simulcasting, of live racing content to the growing inter-track, off-track and account wagering markets. MEC currently operates or manages seven thoroughbred racetracks (Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park, Pimlico Race Course, Laurel Park, Golden Gate Fields, Thistledown and Portland Meadows), two racetracks which run both thoroughbred and quarter horse meets (Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie and Remington Park), as well as the simulcast wagering venues at these tracks. Two of our racetracks, Remington Park and Gulfstream Park include casino operations.
