Santa Anita announced that weekend races would go forward after a wildfire threatened the area, with five stakes set to take place on Saturday. The air quality index improved to a moderate level, allowing for jogging and galloping on the track. Trainers and jockeys in the Santa Anita community were impacted by the Eaton fire, with some losing their homes and others evacuating.

The Eaton fire, which came close to Santa Anita, was not considered a threat to the racetrack after the wind calmed. Trainers like Michael McCarthy, Phil D’Amato, and Tim Yakteen had to evacuate their homes, with some losing their houses. The fire forced all training activities at Santa Anita to be canceled, and the track offered to relocate horses to other facilities if needed.

The wildfires in Los Angeles County have caused significant damage and evacuations, leading to the postponement of sports games and the relocation of a Monday night playoff game. Despite the challenges faced by the Santa Anita community, the track was able to resume racing activities after monitoring the air quality index and ensuring the safety of the horses and personnel.