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Hollywood Park 2009 Autumn Meet Facts

Racing News
Posted 11.06.09 at 9:32

27 days, Friday, Nov. 13, through Sunday, Dec. 20.

Post time is 12:30 p.m. Exceptions: 7:05 p.m., Fridays, Nov. 13 & 20. 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 26.

• Two Friday Night Concerts: First post is 7:05 p.m. Nov. 13 with Friday night racing followed by a concert featuring reggae artist Pato Banton. A second Friday night program is scheduled for Nov. 20 with an appearance by Arrested Development.
• NFL Ticket: All NFL games will be available on Sundays throughout the track with $1 specials for patrons watching from Longshots Sports Bar. Dollar beers (from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.), hot dogs and sodas will be served in Longshots. The first 100 attendees in Longshots will have an opportunity to win a $50 mutuel voucher each quarter when signing up for the Longshots Football Pool.
• Seniors: Patrons 62 & and older with a Gold Club Card will receive $5 general admission on Wednesdays — a $3 reduction. Admission includes parking & program.
• FREE GENERAL ADMISSION FOR ALL PATRONS ON THURSDAYS.
• Grade I Races: $300,000 Citation Handicap Friday, Nov. 27; $300,000 Matriarch Saturday, Nov. 28; $300,000 Hollywood Derby Sunday, Nov. 29; $750,000 CashCall Futurity Saturday, Dec. 19; $300,000 Hollywood Starlet Saturday, Dec. 20
• Contests: $2,500 Show Me The Money. Begins Nov. 15. $5,000 Autumn Handicapping Challenge. Round 1 Nov. 13-15.
  $500 Pigskins and Ponies. Sundays. Pick the winners of three late NFL games and three designated Hollywood Park races.
• Premium Items: Grab Bag Nov. 28; Duffel Bag Dec. 19
• Thanksgiving Day Brunch: — Thursday, Nov. 26. Buffet 10 a.m.; first race 11 a.m.
• Guaranteed $350,000 Pick Six: Sunday, Nov. 29 — Hollywood Derby Day.
• Meet the Jockeys: Saturday, Nov. 14. Hollywood Park salutes jockeys Alex Solis, Mike Smith, Corey Nakatani, Garrett Gomez, David Flores, Victor Espinoza, Aaron Gryder, and Rafael Bejarano with a series of collectable program covers throughout the meet and will hold a special ceremony in the winner’s circle on opening Saturday. Several riders will be available for an autograph session prior to the first race.
• Leading Jockey (2008): Rafael Bejarano
• Leading Trainer (2008): Doug O’Neill

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