A new satellite wagering facility is now open Wednesdays through Sundays at Barretts on the Fairplex Park grounds. It replaces the wagering area in the grandstand clubhouse.

Tracks across North America are on the betting menu.

Seating is available on an outdoor patio and indoors in the restaurant area or in the sales arena. The latter includes free electrical hookups and internet access.

The renovated food service includes drinks, salads, appetizers, sandwiches and desserts.

Parking and admission is free. Enter at Gate 12 on White Ave., south of Arrow Hwy.

Special dates:

• April 4: Santa Anita Derby Day, open 9 a.m.
• May 2: Kentucky Derby Day, open 7:30 a.m.
• May 16: Preakness Stakes Day, open 7:30 a.m.
• June 6: Belmont Stakes Day, open 7:30 a.m.

 If you are looking to avoid the crowds of the Los Angeles County Fair but still want to wager on Fairplex Park and other tracks, come to the comfortable and convenient wagering area now open within the Barretts auction complex on the Fairplex grounds.

The Barretts wagering area opens at 10:30 a.m. and closes after the last southern California Thoroughbred race is run (usually around 6 p.m.). It will stay open now through Sunday, September 28 for all live racing days.

Enter through the guard shack at Gate 12 off of White Ave. For maps and directions see Google maps and Fairplex maps and directions.

Admission is $3 pre-fair, and $10 (includes program) during the fair, September 5 - 28. Anyone showing a valid account I.D. from any California licensed account wagering provider (Tracknet, TVG, TwinSpires.com, Xpressbet, Youbet) receives free admission.

Both air conditioned indoor seating and outdoor patio seating are available. You won’t miss any action with 25 flat panel televisions located throughout the area. Food and beverages are available for purchase, as well as drinks from a full service bar.

If you want the same great wagering menu at a different pace, come to the Barretts wagering area.