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This scenic track, overlooking the San Gabriel Mountains, is known for some of the most prominent racing events in the United States. Racing at Santa Anita began in 1934 and has grown to be considered the best in wintertime horse racing in the U.S. and around the world. The track is home of numerous races including both the Santa Anita Derby and the Santa Anita Handicap.
Did you know?
Santa Anita has a one-mile dirt main track which rings a turf course measuring 9/10 of a mile. In addition, it has an unusual hillside turf course which crosses the dirt and is used mainly to run turf races. This type of track is one of the few of its kind in America.
Looking back into history ...
In 1940, Seabiscuit, a Thoroughbred champion race horse, won the Santa Anita Handicap in his last start. Two years later, racing at Santa Anita was suspended due to World War II.
With the 1960s came major renovations of Santa Anita Park, including a much-expanded grandstand as well as other seating additions.
In 1984, Santa Anita was the site of equestrian events at the Olympics. The following year, the track set an attendance record of 85,527 on Santa Anita Handicap Day.
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