Activists urge closure of Golden Gate Fields racetrack after 4 horses die in 2-week span

Four racehorses have died over the past two weeks at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley, prompting activists to call for the East Bay racetrack to shutter immediately.

“Every day this track is open is an opportunity for another dead horse. It’s atrocious they plan on remaining open for another season. How many more horses do they need to kill?” said Bay Area resident Diana Navon.