Santa Anita Park
Racing information plus notable races at Santa Anita Park
Santa Anita > Thoroughbred Betting
RaceTrack Info:
Live Racing Calendar:
December - April
April - June
September - October
Course Type:
Flat/Thoroughbred
Main Track:
1 1/8 miles, oval, dirt
Last Turn to Finish Line:
990 feet
Turf course:
None
Opened on December 25, 1934, Santa Anita Park is the oldest racetrack in Southern California. Due its location and surrounding landscape, the course is considered by many as the world's most beautiful race track.
In its heyday, the track attracted Hollywood stars Betty Grable, Lana Turner, Edgar Bergen, Jana Russell, Cary Grant, Ester Williams, among others. Bing Crosby, Joe E. Brown, Al Jolson, and Harry Warner were all stockholders of Santa Anita track.
Currently the race course hosts prominent annual racing events during winter and spring, including the highly popular Santa Anita Derby, Sunshine Millions Day and the annual Santa Anita Handicap.
The Thoroughbred meet takes place at Santa Anita from early May through October. A quarter horse meet is held from January through March.
Notable Races on Santa Anita Park:
GI Races
Santa Anita Handicap
Santa Anita Derby
Sunshine Millions Day
