California Governor Issues Statement Regarding 2009 Breeders Cup Championship being awarded to Oak Tree at Santa Anita
By newsdesk - Posted on February 12th, 2008
02/11/2008 -- California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today issued the following statement congratulating Oak Tree at Santa Anita for being awarded with the 2009 Breeders Cup Championship, which will bring this prestigious racing event to California for two consecutive years:
"California horse racing makes history again with an unprecedented second Breeders Cup Championship. I am looking forward to welcoming the world to California this fall for the 2008 Breeders Cup Championship and next November for the 2009 event. These events give us a chance to showcase the beautiful and historic Santa Anita Park and will be an economic boon of over $100 million. California horse racing is at a crossroads and hosting the Breeder's Cup gives us a chance to support an important agricultural and entertainment industry."
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