SANTA ANITA RACECOURSE
Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California first opened its gates to racegoers on 25th December 1934 although a racecourse had existed on the present site since the early 1800's. That early racecourse closed in 1933 and Santa Anita Park replaced it, run by the Los Angeles Turf Club.
	Its principal Group One races are the Santa Anita Handicap, the Derby and the Sunshine Millions Day.
The Handicap is run each March over 10 furlongs and was first run in 1935 when George Woolf rode Azucar to victory. The most recent 2008 winner was the Rafael Bejarno ridden HeatSeeker.
	The Derby is a 9 furlong race for 3 year olds and is run in April. It was first run in 1935 when won by Gillie. The 2008 winner was the Corey Nakatani ridden Colonel John.
If you have badges, racecards, pictures of the racecourse or further details about the course, including your memories, then email johnslusar@fsmail.net