California Horse Racing Board

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,...

California Board Approves Harness Meet

September 16, 2021

The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) conducted a meeting by teleconference on Wednesday, Sept. 15.

CHRB Meeting Notice

September 12, 2021

The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) will conduct a teleconference meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 15, beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Dr. Grande Assumes New Role For CHRB

August 24, 2021

Dr. Timothy Grande is helping the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) meet its obligation to protect horses and riders.

CHRB Meeting Advisory

November 13, 2020

The California Horse Racing Board will conduct a teleconference meeting on Thursday, November 19, beginning at 9:30 a.m.

CHRB Expands Web Complaint Posting

October 27, 2020

The California Horse Racing Board has expanded the posting of complaints on its website for alleged medication violations to include Class 4 and Class 5 violations.

Cal Expo To Race Without Fans

September 25, 2020

The California Horse Racing Board conducted a meeting by teleconference on Thursday, September 24. The public participated by dialing into the teleconference and/or listening through the audio webcast...