HOL trims stakes purses; Rosario's book to Ebanks

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Originally Posted by Alan07

Hollywood Park, in an effort to protect overnight purses, has responded to the declining economy by shafting its stakes calendar for the spring/summer meet, which opens the week of April 24.

The $5.8-million stakes schedule, is down from $8 million last year.

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/55771/gold-cup-to-highlight-hollywood-meeting/print

F'in shame.