OAK TREE RACECOURSE
Oak Tree Racing is situated in South California and is run by the Oak Tree Racing Association. It was an Association that was formed in 1968 when Dr Jack Robbins founded it after being unhappy with decisions made at their previous home of Del Mar.  They made the inspired decision not to build their own racecourse but to rent the superby Santa Anita Park racecourse. The Association has hosted the Breeder's Cup on four separate occasions, starting in 1986 and most recently in 2008.
	The main race, the Oak Tree Stakes, was won on its first occasion in 1969 by Keck's Tell ridden by Bill Shoemaker. In 1986 nearly 70000 witnessed their first Breeder's Cup won by Smile.
Other principal races are the Yellow Ribbon Stakes and the Ancient Title Breeder's Cup Handicap.
	By 1992 they were hosting the Breeder's Cup again and it was won by Arcangues watched by nearly 90000 people.
If you have badges, racecards, pictures of the racecourse or further details about the course, including your memories, then email johnslusar@fsmail.net