Hollywood California Thoroughbred Race Track
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Quick Facts
2005 AUTUMN RACING DATES
The Spring/Summer Meeting will run from April 22, to July 17. Racing Wednesday through Sunday
STREET ADDRESS
1050 South Prairie Avenue, Inglewood, California 90301-4197
MAIL ADDRESS
Box 369, Inglewood, California 90306-0369
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS AND CONTACTS
Switchboard (310) 419-1500
Administration (310) 419-1527 Fax (310) 671-4460
Publicity/Press Box (310) 419-1535 Fax (310) 672-9005
Director of Publicity: Mike Mooney
Racing Office (310) 419-1684 Fax (310) 672-4664
Racing Secretary: Martin Panza
Horsemen's Liaison: Diana Hudak 310-419-1684
Horsemen's Bookkeeper: Jim Miller (310) 419-1644 Fax (310) 677-4103
Track Photographer: Benoit & Associates (310) 419-1635
Marketing: 310-419-1549 (phone) 310-673-9889 (fax)
SCRATCH & RESULTS LINE
(310) 242-2150
INTERNET ADDRESS
www.hollywoodpark.com
Hollywood Park entries, results, scratches, workouts, stable notes and releases. Links to other Churchill Downs Incorporated tracks.
INAUGURAL MEETING
Opened June 10, 1938
LOCATION
California's most centrally located track is 11 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles and 3 miles east of Los Angeles International Airport. It is a short drive from Beverly Hills and beach cities.
ACCESSIBILITY
Access from the San Diego Freeway (405): exit Manchester Blvd. or Century Blvd. and proceed east to Inglewood. Glenn Anderson Freeway (105): exit Prairie Ave. and proceed north to racetrack. Harbor Freeway (110): exit Century Blvd. or Manchester Blvd. and proceed west to Inglewood or take 110 to the Glenn Anderson Freeway (105) west.
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GATES OPEN
Gates Open: Approx 1/2 hr before 1st simulcast race
FREE EARLY BIRD WAGERING
Casino Finish Line Bar Only
8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. daily
ADMISSION PRICES
General Admission is $7, Clubhouse $10 and Turf Club admission $15 (during simulcasting) . All prices include admission, parking and program. Program $2.25 if purchased separately.
DISCOUNTS
Pedestrians and patrons arriving by bus $5.50 General Admission.
Seniors age 62 and up receive $4.00 General Admission every Wednesday and Thursday.
AGE LIMIT
No age restrictions. Children 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult and are admitted free. Must be 18 to wager.
RESERVED SEATS
Upper Club, & Turf Club, $2. For ticket information please call (310) 419-1574. Reserved seat prices do not include admission.
TURF CLUB
Open to the public. Daily admission is $15 during simulcasting. Rich in tradition and as elegant as ever, the Turf Club offers members an upscale atmosphere, a spectacular view of the finish line and top-notch cuisine. Be a part of the grandeur and join a club that movie stars and corporate moguls have made famous.
GROUP RATES
Special group arrangements available. For information call Group Sales (800) 808-LUCK.
PARKING
Included in admission package. Optional valet parking $8, optional preferred $3.
ADMISSION INTO STABLE AREA
Admittance to the Stable Area is restricted to owners, their guests, trainers and their employees, racing officials and the media upon presentation of proper credentials. No visitors are permitted, except with passes issued by the Stable Gate office.
SECURITY, FIRST AID & LOST AND FOUND
Security offices, Fire Guard Headquarters, First Aid Station and Lost and Found are located at Tunnel No. 1A.
TRACK PHOTOGRAPHERS
The track photographer - Benoit & Associates - is located at the end of the tunnel leading to the winner's circle and may be reached via Tunnel No. 1. Media requests will be handled through the Publicity Department. 310-419-1635
PHOTO FINISH
Eclipse Photo Finish, Inc.
OFFICIAL HOTEL
Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Airport
5985 West Century Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Phone: 310-642-7500
Toll free: 800-227-6983