California Horse Racing Board

Carvelli Appointed To California Horse Racing Board

August 12, 2024

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday, Aug. 6 that John Carvelli of Newport Beach has been appointed to the California Horse Racing Board.

Summary Of Oct. 19 CHRB Meeting

October 20, 2023

The California Horse Racing Board conducted a meeting on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, at Cal Expo in Sacramento.

Summary Of CHRB March Meeting

The California Horse Racing Board conducted a meeting on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the Le Meridien Hotel in Arcadia.

CHRB Signs New HISA Agreement

The California Horse Racing Board has signed a new voluntary agreement with HISA and its Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU) indicating the CHRB’s intention to enforce and comply with all fede...

CHRB Revises Media Licensing Policy

August 10, 2022

The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) has revised its media access requirements that were previously announced on Monday, Aug. 8.

CHRB Updates Media Access Requirements

August 08, 2022

The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) announced on Monday, Aug. 8 that it requires all individuals who enter the stable areas, including members of the news media, to obtain a CHRB license.

Medina Spirit

CHRB Completes Medina Spirit Postmortem Review

February 24, 2022

Pursuant to California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) Rule 1846.6, a Postmortem Examination Review (PER) was completed on the sudden death of Medina Spirit.

Medina Spirit

Medina Spirit Necropsy Report Released

February 11, 2022

Due to widespread public interest, the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) is releasing the attached report on the necropsy/postmortem examination of Medina Spirit.

CHRB Unanimous In Support Of Dr. Blea

January 26, 2022

The commissioners of the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) unanimously agreed in closed session January 20 on their support and confidence in Dr. Jeff Blea to continue in his role as the CHRB’s Equ...

CHRB January 20 Meeting Recap

January 21, 2022

The California Horse Racing Board conducted a meeting by teleconference on Thursday, January 20.

California Board On Blea Suspension

January 06, 2022

The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) issued a statement on Thursday, Jan. 6 in response to the actions of the California Veterinary Medical Board (VMB) against Dr. Jeff Blea, CHRB's equine medical...

CHRB Statement On Medina Spirit

December 06, 2021

The California Horse Racing Board has released a statement on the passing of the 2021 Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit on Monday, Dec. 6 at Santa Anita.

Breeders Cup Kicks Off With Controversy

November 06, 2021

The first day of the 2021 Breeders Cup on Friday (Nov. 5) at Del Mar ended in controversial fashion after a delayed start to the $1 million Juvenile Turf prompted the scratch of the betting favourite,...