Former Santa Anita Publicist Sues Track For Wrongful Termination
Longtime director of publicity Michael Willman claims he was fired for refusing to participate in what he called a coverup of alleged mismanagement following a spike in equine fatalities
Former PR Director Sues Santa Anita For Alleged Wrongful Firing Related To 2019 Horse Deaths Crisis
Michael Willman, a former publicity director who worked at Santa Anita Park for nearly two decades, has sued the racetrack, its ownership, and several management executives, alleging that he was fired in March 2024 under the pretext of using inappropriate language when making an off-color joke to a subordinate,
Former Santa Anita employee's lawsuit alleges lying amid horse deaths
A lawsuit filed by former Santa Anita public relations director Mike Willman accuses track executives of lying during the 2019 horse fatality crisis.
Horse Dies After Racing Injury at Santa Anita
Santa Anita Park suffered its first racehorse fatality of the year this weekend when a 5-year-old thoroughbred with 15 career races was euthanized after an injury, track officials confirmed. Don’t Fight the Fed fell at the three-eighths pole during Saturday’s eighth race and was taken off the track via equine ambulance.
Fired Santa Anita publicist sues, saying he ‘refused to lie’ about horse deaths
Mike Willman alleges he was fired because he wouldn’t help cover up mismanagement in the 2019 spike in fatalities
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Ask Joe Anything: How Fast Is The Clock Ticking For Horse Racing In California?
Bloodstock editor Joe Nevills offers his thoughts on the uncertain state of the horse racing industry in California ...
Horse dies after Santa Anita training injury, rider hospitalized
Brummell, a 3-year-old colt, fractured his shoulder and was transported by equine ambulance. His rider was taken to ...
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Amid Eaton fire devastation, Santa Anita Park transforms into an aid center for victims
Photo: Anissa Rivera, SCNG By late Friday, the city of Pasadena was redirecting donations to Santa Anita Park in nearby Arcadia. That’s where a grassroots campaign started by the nonprofit Allen ...
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Santa Anita Handle, Attendance Up For First Six Weeks Of Season
Field size continues to be a factor in sustaining the growth in both attendance and handle, as the average is up nearly a ...
Citizen Bull wins Robert Lewis Stakes, giving trainer Bob Baffert 1-2-3 finish at Santa Anita
ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Citizen Bull won the $200,000 Robert Lewis Stakes by 3 3/4 lengths at Santa Anita on Saturday in the 3 ...
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All-Sources Handle Up at Santa Anita Despite Recent Fires
Through the first six weeks of the Classic Meet, Santa Anita Park posted gains over a strong first weekend in February.  Through last weekend, the Classic Meet maintained increases in both on-track ...
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Report: Keith Brackpool Hired To Explore Sale Of Stronach Tracks
The LA Times' sources said Brackpool has met with two potential buyers, and that at least one thought the $2 billion price ...
373 horses nominated to compete in Triple Crown series, with trainer Todd Pletcher having 32
A total of 373 3-year-olds have been made eligible to compete in this year’s Triple Crown series during the early nomination ...