Contrary to some reports, no deal has yet been reached to hold the
2012 Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita Park but every indication suggests
the Arcadia, Calif., track is in the driver's seat to hold the
championship racing event for the sixth time next year.
In
June, representatives of three tracks – Churchill Downs (site for the
2010 and '11 two-day championships and eight times overall), Belmont
Park (a four-time host, most recently in 2005), and Santa Anita Park
(the site for successful back-to-back championships in 2008-09 in
conjunction with the Oak Tree Racing Association) – made presentations
to the Breeders' Cup Host Site Committee.
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