Horse Racing Out, Profits In | San Francisco News

Alameda County’s fair shocked everyone when profits jumped from $2 million to nearly $5 million after ditching horse racing — proving the horses weren’t the money-makers. Now, Supervisor David Haubert wants them back, but only if profitable, sparking tension with the fair board that once lost millions subsidizing the races. The president was stunned by the profit surge — it came from eliminating costly horse care expenses. But Haubert’s skeptical, questioning hidden factors and demanding transparency like live-streamed meetings. He’s even threatening to end the county’s 84-year contract, arguing the county owns the land and deserves more control — a move the fair association calls a power grab, while Haubert insists it’s about smart stewardship of a vital public asset. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.ktvu.com/news/alameda-county-fair-makes-profit-horse-racing More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/843b17890a5bf037 Report issues to [email protected].