After 82 years as the hub of horse racing in the Bay Area, Golden Gate Fields is set to permanently close in June 2024. This sudden announcement has created a wave of uncertainty within the horse racing community. Workers and staff are expressing their disappointment and concerns through reports and social media, while the horses seem to continue their routines as usual."Does the horse know?"Imagine a horse completing its final race, then being loaded onto the back of a semi-truck. What does it feel like to be in that moment of transition, unaware of what the future holds? "After the Race" is a film about such transitions. It delves into the complex and layered emotions that transitions can evoke, capturing a poignant moment as a retirement farm welcomes a freshly retired thoroughbred.
