Nicolas Hernandez, who has dedicated nearly two decades to horse racing, expressed concerns about his future as Golden Gate Fields prepares to close. He embodies the deep connection many backstretch workers have with the animals and the track, raising questions about their displacement and the livelihood they stand to lose.
Oscar de la Torre articulated the situation succinctly: 'The anxiety for this workforce, which is 98% immigrant Latino from Mexico, Central and South America, is palpable. They are facing not only job loss but the disintegration of a close-knit community that has been their home for years, all because of the closure of Golden Gate Fields.'
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