2008 HOLLYWOOD PARK RACING DATES Spring/Summer Meeting: April 23 through July 13 Autumn Meeting: October 29 through December 21 STREET ADDRESS 1050 South Prairie Avenue, Inglewood, California 90301-4197 MAILING ADDRESS Box 369, Inglewood, California 90306-0369 IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS AND CONTACTS Switchboard: (310) 419-1500 Publicity/Press Box: (310) 419-1535; Fax (310) 672-9005 Group Sales: (310) 419-1529 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: Susan Winter (310) 419-1644; Fax (310) 677-4103 Horsemen's Paymaster Account Statements Marketing: (310) 419-1549; Fax (310) 673-9889 Administration: Fax (310) 671-4460 Track Photographer: Benoit & Associates (310) 419-1635 SCRATCH & RESULTS LINE 888-338-RACE (7223) FAX ON DEMAND Get the program, overnights, workouts and nightly recap via fax 310-882-5523 INTERNET ADDRESS www.hollywoodpark.com Hollywood Park entries, results, scratches, workouts, stable notes and press releases. 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. Click here for Directions to the track. SIMULCAST WAGERING Click here to view the simulcast schedule HOLLYWOOD PARK RACING DAYS (60) Opening Day - Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Closing Day - Sunday, July 13, 2008 Racing Wednesday through Sunday Dark Wednesday, May 28 Special Racing - Monday, May 26 FIRST RACE POST TIMES   1:20 p.m. - Wednesdays, Thursdays, Friday, May 2, Saturdays and Sundays 12:00 p.m. - Saturday, May 3 (Ky Derby Day), Saturday, May 17 (Preakness Day), Saturday, June 7 (Belmont Day), Saturday, June 28 (Gold Cup Day) and Saturday, July 5 (American Oaks/CashCall Mile Day) 12:30 p.m. - Saturday, April 27 (Cal National Gold Rush Day) 7:05 p.m. - Fridays, (except May 2, Ky Oaks Day) GATES OPEN 10:15 a.m. - Daily (Opening time may be changed to accomodate simulcasting) 11:15 a.m. - Fridays beginning May 9 GATES OPEN - SPECIAL DATES 07:30 a.m. - Friday, May 2 (Ky Oaks Day), Saturday May 3 (Ky Derby Day) 08:30 a.m. - Saturday, May 17 (Preakness Day), Saturday, June 7 (Belmont Day) MUTUEL WINDOWS (TRACKSIDE) Self Service available when gates are open. Limited manned windows 1/2 hour prior to first simulcast race. Full staffing 45 minutes prior to Hollywood's first live race. SIMULCAST WAGERING Click here to view the simulcast schedule FREE EARLY BIRD WAGERING Casino Finish Line Bar Only 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Daily 8:30 a.m. to 04:30 p.m. Fridays No Early Bird on the Following Dates Friday, May 2 (Kentucky Oaks Day) Saturday, May 3 (Kentucky Derby Day) Saturday, May 17 (Preakness Day) Saturday, June 7 (Belmont Day) Preakness Day, Saturday, May 17 - Casino Finish Line Lounge opens with paid admission at 7:15 AM. ADMISSION PRICES General Admission $7, Clubhouse $10, Finish Line Lounge (Casino) $10, and Turf Club $20. All prices include admission, parking and program. Program $2.25 if purchased separately. GOLD CLUB REWARDS PROGRAM MEMBER DISCOUNTS Live Racing: Seniors aged 62 and over receive $4.00 General Admission every Wednesday. Free General Admission every Thursday Every racing day members receive a $1 discount on General and Clubhouse admission. CONCESSIONS The $1 beer, soda and hot dog promotion will be in effect on all live racing Friday nights and Thursday, July 3 beginning at 5:00 pm. AGE LIMIT Children 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult and are admitted free. Must be 18 to wager. OPEN AREAS General Admission - Mainline 1, 2 & 3 & Mezzanine 2 and 3, Super Mezzanine 3 & Longshots (unless reserved for Group Events) Clubhouse - Players Club, Upper Club House, Clubhouse Terrace Dining 3rd Floor Clubhouse open on weekends, holidays & December 26 Turf Club - Turf Club - Members & Turf Club Admission VIP Lounge - admission with pass or invitation only. RESERVED BOX SEATS Upper Club: 4 seat box $8, 6 seat box $12, 8 seat box $16. For ticket information please call (310) 419-1570. Reserved seat prices do not include admission. TURF CLUB Open to the public. Daily admission is $20 during live racing. 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. WAGERING ON LIVE RACES Besides traditional Win, Place and Show wagering, Hollywood Park also offers: $2 Pick Six (last six races); $1 Pick Four (first four and last four races); $1 Place Pick All; $2 Rolling Doubles; $1 Trifectas on all races that qualify under California statutes; $1 Exactas; $2 Quinellas; $1 Rolling Pick Threes; .10 Superfectas on all races that qualify under California statutes and $1 Super High 5 on the final race of the day. TAKEOUT INFORMATION Win, Place and Show: 15.43% All exotic wagers: 20.68% 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 is 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 Plusmic OFFICIAL HOTEL Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Airport 5985 West Century Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90045 Phone: 310-642-7500 The official hotel of Hollywood Park. www.basshotels.com