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Car parking left little room for pedestrians (206 views)
Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008
(2008) San Mateo, California
© 2008 Bryan Costales
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Sign one day to provide background
Sign one day to provide background (195 views)
by Bryan Costales
(3 of 47) Sign one day to provide background to a mall , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
The entry was designed to appear an
The entry was designed to appear an (184 views)
by Bryan Costales
(4 of 47) The entry was designed to appear an oasis , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
The Turf Club's Club House
The Turf Club's Club House (201 views)
by Bryan Costales
(5 of 47) The Turf Club's Club House entrance , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
Art Deco lamps graced the outside
Art Deco lamps graced the outside (207 views)
by Bryan Costales
(6 of 47) Art Deco lamps graced the outside , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
The Grandstand Entrance
The Grandstand Entrance (180 views)
by Bryan Costales
(7 of 47) The Grandstand Entrance , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
Additional doors were provided for
Additional doors were provided for (173 views)
by Bryan Costales
(8 of 47) Additional doors were provided for senior entry , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
The parade ring was deserted
The parade ring was deserted (216 views)
by Bryan Costales
(9 of 47) The parade ring was deserted between races , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
The counter at which one could
The counter at which one could (188 views)
by Bryan Costales
(10 of 47) The counter at which one could purchase a program , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
Betting windows allowed betting on
Betting windows allowed betting on (230 views)
by Bryan Costales
(11 of 47) Betting windows allowed betting on all races statewide , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
The grandstands were full that last
The grandstands were full that last (213 views)
by Bryan Costales
(12 of 47) The grandstands were full that last afternoon , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
Further up, the grandstands were
Further up, the grandstands were (236 views)
by Bryan Costales
(13 of 47) Further up, the grandstands were protected from sunlight , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
The upper level betting area
The upper level betting area (186 views)
by Bryan Costales
(14 of 47) The upper level betting area , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
Classic arched windows let in
Classic arched windows let in (211 views)
by Bryan Costales
(15 of 47) Classic arched windows let in bright daylight , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
The lower level had a self-service
The lower level had a self-service (191 views)
by Bryan Costales
(16 of 47) The lower level had a self-service area , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
A big plus marked the place to
A big plus marked the place to (203 views)
by Bryan Costales
(17 of 47) A big plus marked the place to collect winnings , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
Cliche betting pit's floor littered
Cliche betting pit's floor littered (205 views)
by Bryan Costales
(18 of 47) Cliche betting pit's floor littered with losing tickets , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
Riders waited to accompany jockeys
Riders waited to accompany jockeys (173 views)
by Bryan Costales
(19 of 47) Riders waited to accompany jockeys on racehorses , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
The well dressed professional
The well dressed professional (207 views)
by Bryan Costales
(20 of 47) The well dressed professional waited , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
The horse named Master Helmsman was
The horse named Master Helmsman was (180 views)
by Bryan Costales
(21 of 47) The horse named Master Helmsman was brought in first , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
The horse name Laday Tale glanced
The horse name Laday Tale glanced (186 views)
by Bryan Costales
(22 of 47) The horse name Laday Tale glanced at the crowd , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
Horse Number 5
Horse Number 5 (172 views)
by Bryan Costales
(23 of 47) The horse's number matched program listings. Both showed that horse number 5 would race that afternoon.
Eye cups (blinkers) were used on
Eye cups (blinkers) were used on (174 views)
by Bryan Costales
(24 of 47) Eye cups (blinkers) were used on all the horses , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
Strategy was discussed before the
Strategy was discussed before the (184 views)
by Bryan Costales
(25 of 47) Strategy was discussed before the race , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
The jockey was helped up onto his
The jockey was helped up onto his (192 views)
by Bryan Costales
(26 of 47) The jockey was helped up onto his horse , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
Each jockey and horse was
Each jockey and horse was (239 views)
by Bryan Costales
(27 of 47) Each jockey and horse was accompanied to starting gate , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
Crayon Red walked before the crowd
Crayon Red walked before the crowd (191 views)
by Bryan Costales
(28 of 47) Crayon Red walked before the crowd , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
David Lopez about to ride Funny
David Lopez about to ride Funny (225 views)
by Bryan Costales
(29 of 47) David Lopez about to ride Funny Papers in the 6th race , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
Excitement built that morning in
Excitement built that morning in (171 views)
by Bryan Costales
(30 of 47) Excitement built that morning in advance of the race , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
Total bets and odds were displayed
Total bets and odds were displayed (186 views)
by Bryan Costales
(31 of 47) Total bets and odds were displayed on large signs , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
The winning horse rode down the
The winning horse rode down the (165 views)
by Bryan Costales
(32 of 47) The winning horse rode down the last stretch , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
A flurry of betting activity
A flurry of betting activity (204 views)
by Bryan Costales
(33 of 47) A flurry of betting activity followed the race , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
Tractors prepared track for the
Tractors prepared track for the (199 views)
by Bryan Costales
(34 of 47) Tractors prepared track for the next race , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
Horses were shown inside first in
Horses were shown inside first in (190 views)
by Bryan Costales
(35 of 47) Horses were shown inside first in the parade ring , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
Jockeys appeared next, walking into
Jockeys appeared next, walking into (191 views)
by Bryan Costales
(36 of 47) Jockeys appeared next, walking into view , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
Chris Landeros mounted Time For
Chris Landeros mounted Time For (190 views)
by Bryan Costales
(37 of 47) Chris Landeros mounted Time For Nine , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
Chad Schvaneveldt looked dapper
Chad Schvaneveldt looked dapper (242 views)
by Bryan Costales
(38 of 47) Chad Schvaneveldt looked dapper astride Beek Of Cairo , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
The gate was hauled into place by
The gate was hauled into place by (199 views)
by Bryan Costales
(39 of 47) The gate was hauled into place by tractor , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
Fabulous Mr. Mike shied violently
Fabulous Mr. Mike shied violently (200 views)
by Bryan Costales
(40 of 47) Fabulous Mr. Mike shied violently away from the gate , Later, during race, he threw his jockey , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan
Francisco Duran rode Glenns Ferry
Francisco Duran rode Glenns Ferry (191 views)
by Bryan Costales
(41 of 47) Francisco Duran rode Glenns Ferry into the gate , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
And they're off!
And they're off! (177 views)
by Bryan Costales
(42 of 47) And they're off! , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
The 7th race began in a tight
The 7th race began in a tight (192 views)
by Bryan Costales
(43 of 47) The 7th race began in a tight grouping , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
Riders rode past themselves on
Riders rode past themselves on (191 views)
by Bryan Costales
(44 of 47) Riders rode past themselves on television , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
The race rounded the final curve
The race rounded the final curve (180 views)
by Bryan Costales
(45 of 47) The race rounded the final curve , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
Russell Baze rode Hold The
Russell Baze rode Hold The (247 views)
by Bryan Costales
(46 of 47) Russell Baze rode Hold The Advantage to victory , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
That last day proved a fine day for
That last day proved a fine day for (216 views)
by Bryan Costales
(47 of 47) That last day proved a fine day for horse racing , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
Bay Meadows pay-out sign was lit
Bay Meadows pay-out sign was lit (163 views)
by Bryan Costales
(1 of 47) Bay Meadows pay-out sign was lit for the last time , Bay Meadows Race Track last day, 11 May 2008 , (2008) San Mateo, California , © 2008 Bryan Costales
Dennis Kiernan Saturday 16 February 2013
Nice coverage of a sad day. What a shame to tear down such a great place to put up a bunch more junk.