Santa Anita has reversed course and called off racing Saturday and Sunday, saying the worsening conditions caused by wildfires in western Los Angeles County compelled the cancellation.
“Santa Anita Park has canceled racing this weekend, given the overnight developments on the west side of L.A.,” the track’s racing office said in a text message sent to horsemen at 7:24 a.m. PST. “As air-quality standards remain well within the limits established by the California Horse Racing Board and Horseracing Integrity