I only come here to Bet on the Big 3 Races Derby, Preakness, and the other one...I don't trust…read moreonline betting so this works for me. It's clean & and Safe place to play the ponies...

Event: 2026 Kentucky Derby…read more This satellite only wagering facility gets the job done. And is the only place of it's kind within a fairly wide swath of area now. Fellow patron I met said he came from Novato to bet, because there wasn't a similar venue closer. The place here recently went through a renovation. But honestly, I didn't see any really radical differences from before. Parking to the wagering section of the fairgrounds is thankfully free (although this wasn't always so). Admission inside the facility to bet the ponies is $8. However, for the Derby this year, they were letting patrons inside for free, which was cool. Inside, they have traditional betting windows and electronic self-serve ticket machines. There's a new snack bar vendor that serves up pretty good-looking food. But, they don't want you bringing in your own (cook-dude checked me pretty good for bringing in an outside sandwich). Restrooms are still pretty spartan, bare-bones as before. There's a separate outside section for smokers. Seating availability throughout the venue is typically challenging. And in/out privileges are permitted. Most days during racing season, you could literally wager from early mornings into the evening. Bankroll permitting of course, lol. And for the second straight year, I face-planted betting the derby. As my horse came in 6th or 7th. Welp. Still, the wagering place isn't a bad place to spend the day if you like betting horses.

I was charged $42 for two beers. I think the lady double charged me in the bar for two beers as no…read morewhere has charged that much. Bring a cooler with food and drinks because the bartender is incompetent. The horse racing and track want bad. It can be a nice place to go. It was kid friendly. I'm just a little salty I got double charged.

This review is about the betting selections for this track. As far as i can tell the only track in…read moreamerica that has only one superfecta race per card and sometimes zero. Most races are very chalky i will play elsewhere suggest all do the same.

EVENT SETTING I have…read morebeen going the racetracks from a teenager to my adult life. I never had envisioned coming to a turf club at a racetrack as I felt that area was for the elite. The first time I went to a turf club was at Golden Gate Fields Racetrack more than fifteen years ago. There was an event that my co-worker invited me to come. Buffet was included and I was able to watch races. My experience at the Turf Club in Golden Gate Fields Racetrack changed my perception. I started going to the Turf Club in June 2021 when places were starting to open. That day in June was for the Belmont Stakes. I placed my bet on Rombauer who won the El Camino Real Derby at Golden Gate Fields in February when at that time the racetrack had not been opened to the public. It was great to get back to normal. During that year the buffet was not available. In 2022 for the Kentucky Derby buffet was served at the Turf Club. I enjoyed my time while eating, drinking, and betting. Eventually the Turf Club would have the event "Second Saturday Buffet" where every second Saturday of the month the buffet would be served. During this event I started noticing a lot of events taking place at the Turf Club. I saw a 50-year reunion of El Cerrito High School. I've seen Catholic groups coordinating events. I've also seen a reunion of a college fraternity. In summer of last year it was announced that Golden Gate Fields Racetrack would close its live racing forever in December. Eventually there was a reprieve that the racetrack would remain open through June 2024. Starting last August I would come to the Turf Club when the buffet was available. Even though I was there to eat mainly I was there to experience going to Golden Gate Fields Racetrack. I came here on September the day after my birthday for the buffet before leaving to watch the college football game between Auburn and California. I went here to for the Breeders Cup Watch Party in November. Last February I came here for the El Camino Real Derby, which is a Kentucky Derby prep race. Twice I came here in May for the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes watch parties. Yesterday was my final time to come to Golden Gate Fields Racetrack as it was the second last day of live racing. I came here for the Belmont Stakes Watch Party. I brought my nephew for his high school graduation gift. I was saddened that Golden Gate Fields Racetrack would be closing but I relished by enjoying my time at the Turf Club. In the Kentucky Derby I ordered the cocktail Mint Julep. For the Preakness Stakes I ordered the cocktail Black-Eyed Susan. For the Belmont Stakes I ordered the Long Island Iced Tea. Hearing the crowd cheer for their horses they bet to win is something I will miss from the Turf Club. Due to its closed area the Turf Club can be loud when people are yelling during the races. After the final race of the day I shook hands and gave hugs to people at the Turf Club. After the pandemic the servers and staff were helpful and inviting. They know and appreciate that life is short. I left the Turf Club past 6:30 PM knowing that I will never come here again.

Date: 3/26/2022 Time: 1:05 PM 59° Sunny…read more My husband and I were invited by one of my classmates to the Turf Club for a birthday celebration. Her friend turned 62 years old. It has been over six years since I came here for horse racing. Back then the Turf Club had a buffet with plenty cakes and pies. They no longer have the buffet, and I believe it is due to COV-19. My husband and I like watching the horse races in the Turf Club instead of sitting outdoor. I remember many years ago watching the races outdoor in the fall. Weatherwise it was cool and breezy. Definitely it is more comfortable sitting indoor. The employees at the entrance were friendly, especially the gentleman at the podium. He was the "ambassador" of the Turf Club, greeting and escorting guests to their respective tables. Service was slow when it came to ordering from the menu and receiving the items. Besides my husband, two people at our table ordered the Turf Club sandwiches. Those items came out quick, and we found out that those sandwiches were given to us in error by an employee on the wait staff. Ooh, there was one thing I did not want to hear within earshot was an employee scolding another employee for the error. The main person helping us was Catherine. She was very patient and accommodating with us and other guests. There was a limited selection on the menu - starters, soup/salads and sandwiches. Prices were slightly pricy. Eats & beverages: turf club sandwich, fries included, and a margarita for husband, Caesar salad with shrimp, onion rings and an Arnie Palmer for me. I always order an Arnie Palmer as a taste test to determine whether the food is going to be delish. The tea passed even though I had better elsewhere. Husband said margarita was not strong enough, as in alcohol. It was sent back to the bartender and the second one was better. My Caesar salad with shrimp was on point. The onion rings with ranch dressing were yummy and I wanted more. I love onion rings and by far they were better than those in a fast food joint. I'm not much into placing bets on horses. I have become cheap in my old ways. I perused the program and I wanted to place a $2.00 bet on a horse named Cheap Cheap Cheap in the 8th race for the way I felt. Alas, I was not able to do it. My husband's Inogen pack was running low on oxygen after the seventh race. We had to leave and head home. I can't really say when my husband and I will return for a day at the races. Peace out!

Fantastic Spot To "Pregame" Shows @ Goldfields Next Door…read more SITREP We descended upon the Tack Room an hour before our show for "Ally The Piper" (both the classical AND heavy metal bagpiper extraordinaire) began her show! THE SETUP Goldfields is a charming, rustic country-western stylized saloon that serves up beer at good prices. But we weren't interested in beer and wanted quality cocktails. Hence, our pivot next door to the Tack Room! QUALITY COCKTAILS & DRINKS! The Tack Room specializes an amazing array of martinis, bourbons, and other deLISH cocktail drinks at really really reasonable prices! So this was an excellent choice to chill, thus avoiding the tremendous *noise pollution* we were immediately subjected to upon entering Goldfields an hour later for our show. THE LOWDOWN This is a quality bar with plenty of comfortable seating to relax and have quiet, intimate conversations. So if you and your later friend(s) want some privacy, cocktails at a reasonable price, etc., this is a good way to go.

Stopped in for a quick drink was able to get our drinks quickly since it wasn't busy at the moment…read more The drinks were good, god bless the bartender who didn't give up to give me a bubble lol. It's a chill bar with pretty nice ladies.

This place is poorly managed and killing the off track betting operation of Horse Racing action…read more They charge you $10.00 admission with limited seating availability and betting machines that are often broken and scarcely available. They serve Gas station sandwiches and chips that are overpriced and not fresh. They have an assortment of can beers and Sodas. The place is filled with loud talking, smoke smelling and bad hygiene patrons who look to be chasing a broken dream of the ups and downs of gambling on Horse Racing. The place needs to reevaluate their customer service. Patrons rush in to hog seats and sneak outside food in hopes of not paying inflated prices at their Concession stands. The place has no desire to improve an already dying industry. The regular Old time bettors are so fed up that they go to other Satellite facilities or bet online just by not having to endure the pain of playing along side of rude customers hogging the self betting machines with zero regards for others who are waiting to place a bet. Also watch your vouchers closely as the unassuming are awaiting for you to forget a voucher in the machine for their next wager. This place can be a fun experience if they served decent food and opened the bar and kitchen up for the customers enjoying an afternoon outing with friends and loved ones. Sad times.

Enjoyed my visit to the Jockey Club at San Mateo Events Center. Good cheeseburger and fries,…read morefriendly, helpful staff. Way too cold though, air conditioning needed to be lower. Lots of parking. It was a fun afternoon.

The place is beautiful with well kept horses. Love it! Cyd is awesome trainer and everything is run…read morewell

Lisa and Cyd run an incredible stable. In 30 years of riding, I've never experienced the level of…read moreservice Longview provides. The horses are impeccably cared for. The training rides are top notch, the show schedule is extensive and the lessons are challenging. I can't say enough to recommend this barn. it's abs the best.

I came to this Barn 1 year ago and have found the coaching to be excellent and very supportive…read more When I got to Oakhaven I was afraid to jump an X now I am confident and moving up. Have had great results mid- circuit reserve champion in the Thermal Adult in 2013. Wendy Missy and Jenny Rock!!! The guys take great care of the horses, a great group of armatures and the trail riding is beyond compare.

From the owner: We specialize in all levels of hunter/jumper horseback riding.. from beginner lessons on our great…read morelesson horse (seriously, we refer to her as the Old Professor), all the way up to private training at high competition levels on the A-rated horse show circuit! Located at the beautiful Folger Stable in Wunderlich Park, you'll love the vibe of our facility and you'll LOVE the awesome trainers that head our program!

This is a great place to get lessons. You can pay per lesson or per month, which saves you some…read moremoney. They teach you how to saddle up the horse, you have your lesson then you unsaddle the horse and brush it down. With the monthly package the kids get one day of where they go to the barn and do fun horse related stuff and learn more about horses. And the prices are reasonable. And there is a seating area for the parents to watch the lesson. There has been a couple times where it was hard to reach someone by phone to set up a lesson, which is frustrating. But that is my only complaint. Overall, my step daughter loves it there. She learned how to jump this summer and thinks its great! She likes it and we will continue going as long as she's enjoying it. I would recommend to anyone!

Terrible service. My daughter had an hour of horse-riding at this place and even though we were a…read morelittle early for the lesson the instructor only had her on the horse for 15 minutes. These people are totally unresponsive and fail to reply to E-mails and voicemails. The young girl (Leslie) who runs the place will say that she hasn't been able to respond because of all the horse shows she does. Well too bad missy I thought you were running a business. Grow up.

Just down the street from The National hotel, we stopped in for a cocktail before dinner. Like the…read moretown, the bar which appears to have been open in some capacity or another since the early 1900s, has the old back bar and a cool tin ceiling. There's some odd art on the wall that doesn't at all match the vibe but don't let that deter you. Bartenders were super friendly. The cocktail list was more extensive and sophisticated than I expected. And while there wasn't live music at the time, there's clearly a stage for music, which I'm sure is fun. Definitely worth a visit when you need a refreshing beverage.

Absolutely.Beautiful.Interior…read more We sat in front of the grand fire place and sipped yummy cocktails...does anything sound better?! Without having ever been there before it's hard to judge if it was crowded for a Sunday. There was only one bartender so drinks took a little long as he was hustling to take care of everyone BUT he was so friendly and cocktails were expertly crafted nonetheless. The vibe is cozy, relaxed and elegant. Recommend! Make sure to look up at the dazzling beautiful ceiling!

A staple tourist type of activity for you or a group of friends / family to do while you're in the…read morearea. The horses are trained to go on the same trail in a single file line. Being a moderately experienced rider, it was a great introduction for my friends and an awesome experience. The primary guide was friendly and attentive.

I am finally speaking up about my experience in hopes that no other person or child experiences…read morewhat I did. The ride was beautiful and the weather was gorgeous. The horse I rode was an angel. BUT the ride almost didn't happen for me. Why? Because one one of the workers abused me by yelling at me in a loud, condescending, and absolutely terrifying way that left me with fright, anger, and tears in my eyes that I had to hide behind my sunglasses so that my daughter and her cousin wouldn't see. It was infuriating and 3 months later I am still a bit distraught. It was my very first time EVER on a horse and still to this day I am not totally sure what I did wrong which prompted the worker to abuse me but I assure you I did nothing intentionally bad. Perhaps I pulled the reigns too far back. I am not sure and there was a language barrier as well so I did ask "what?" and had some confusion as to what he wanted me to do or not to do. I do not remember the worker's name. But I will never forget the anger, rage, and terror he spewed toward me. My cousin after the ride even told me he heard him yell at me. Whatever I did "wrong" there was no justification to be treated the way I did by this person. And for this I will never go back to this place nor will my child. The feeling I experienced after getting berated all the while trying to navigate a whole new feeling and experience of being on a horse for the FIRST time was overwhelming to say the least. I almost quit right there but I did not want to take away from my child's or family's experience. I also had looked forward to this adventure as I had gone through cancer treatment prior and what better way to celebrate than to ride a beautiful horse on beautiful Half Moon Bay...? THANK GOD there was another worker who was an absolute joy full of smiles and KIND who helped ease my angst and made the experience enjoyable. I'm glad I did it and completed it but BOY what a horrible horrible start. I hope this company takes a look at their workers and re-evaluates them because I will never return or suggest this place to anyone. I can NOT imagine if the person who yelled at me yelled at another person who was more vulnerable than I OR at a child god forbid. THIS is why I am finally writing something. I just had my family that went on the ride visit me recently and we were talking about the incident and my cousin's wife said ..."you know what, leave the review..what if that person treats a child like that in the future?" And so here I am letting people know that there is a worker out there who is totally completely out of line. I understand safety first BUT this was NOT the way in which to handle a situation not in dire need. The horse was at a standstill. I did not yank or do anything abrupt or out of line to warrant the horrid behavior spewed toward me. Even If the situation was dire or dangerous there should have been a totally different way to approach it. He ruined a part of a very meaningful experience. However, I'm glad I found the strength to go on and persevere and create memories with my family. The ride was in November 2025.