Hammerle Let Go At Santa Anita

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Rick Hammerle is being replaced as the racing secretary at Santa Anita, Hammerle confirmed by telephone to the TDN today. The move was the latest in a series of changes recently announced by the track, which include the departure of announcer Michael Wrona and XBTV talent Aaron Vercruysse and Richard Migliore. Other than confirming the news, Hammerle said he would have no further comment at this time.

The Stronach Group's CEO Tim Ritvo did not answer his mobile or office phone at Santa Anita Friday.

Hammerle, who has worked as a racing official at Gulfstream, Golden Gate, Del Mar, Monmouth Park and the Meadowlands, was named the racing secretary at Santa Anita in 1999. He added the title of Vice President of Racing in 2011.

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