Skip header and navigation
Arcadia History Collection
  Revise Search

20 records – page 1 of 1.

Increases in total attendance and total parimutuel handle, compared to last season, and a decline in daily average were in evidence in figures released after the November 16 close of the Oak Tree meeting at Santa Anita Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2494
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 22, 1987
Pages
p. A-2
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 22, 1987
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990
Item ID
2439AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

As part of a $2.6 million capital improvements program, Santa Anita Park race track has built a 2-story addition to the east end of the club-house. The 2nd story patio will be open during the Oak Tree meet, with a third story to be constructed next year.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2482
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 5, 1985
Pages
p. B-6 photo
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
September 5, 1985
Pages
p. B-6 photo
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990
Item ID
2427AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Santa Anita Park completed its most successful season ever with $445 million wagered. Total attendance was also an all-time high. The admission tax netted the city $1.1 million. The Park's other contributions to the city are discussed.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2465
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 21, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
May 21, 1981
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990
Item ID
2411AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Discussion of projects undertaken as part of a $2 million improvement program at Santa Anita Park race track.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2467
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 4, 1981
Pages
p. A-7
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 4, 1981
Pages
p. A-7
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990
Item ID
2412AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Reconstruction of the main dirt track and secondary turf track at Santa Anita Park in final stages, closing out a project that meant a near rebuilding of the courses at a cost of almost $2 million.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2480
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 10, 1983
Pages
p. A-1 photo
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 10, 1983
Pages
p. A-1 photo
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990
Item ID
2425AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Council revises tax for admissions over race track protests. The revisions recommended apply to the existing admissions tax (a tax on other events, entertainment, amusement or competition other than horse racing held on premises with a capacity of 1,000 or more.)

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2479
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 12, 1983
Pages
p. A-1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 12, 1983
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990
Item ID
2424AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

A bill that could generate an estimated $700,000 yearly in additional race track revenue for Arcadia cleared the State Assembly on Thursday and now heads for the Senate. The bill, AB 2780, seeks to authorize Arcadia and other cities to collect up to 1/3 of 1% of the total amount bet at a race track within their boundaries if the city were willing to forego any tax on admissions or parking. Arcadia has never charged a parking tax at Santa Anita Park. Arcadia city officials are neutral at this point, according to City Manager George Watts.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2469
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 30, 1982
Pages
p. A-2
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
June 30, 1982
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990
Item ID
2414AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

New taxes on the Santa Anita Park race track are being considered as the city faces a possible $1.9 million budget deficit.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2468
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 10, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
January 10, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990
Item ID
2413AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Santa Anita Park set a record for total attendance (2,690,834) and had it highest daily average attendance (31,289) since 1948, as the 1981-82 meeting closed April 21. Facts and figures about the racing season are presented.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2470
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 25, 1982
Pages
p. B-4
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 25, 1982
Pages
p. B-4
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990
Item ID
2415AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

A number of horses are seen in their stalls. There are hanging lights over each stall. Note on back of photo reads, "The Budweiser Barn at Santa Anita."

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1641
Date
probably taken during 1984 Olympics
More detail

  1 image

Date
probably taken during 1984 Olympics
Subjects
Santa Anita Park, 1980-1989
Physical Description
3.5x4.5
ID
1629
Collection
Photographs
Images
thumbnail
Less detail

Air conditioning is being installed at the track as part of $3.4 million in improvements being made this summer in preparation for the first season of inter-track wagering offered at Santa Anita Park this year from July 27 to September 14.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2488
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 13, 1988
Pages
p. A-1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 13, 1988
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990
Item ID
2433AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

On a 4-1 vote, Arcadia City Council gave first reading to an ordinance whereby the City elects to receive a 1/3 of 1% of parimutual wagers at Santa Anita Park Race Track. Adoption means the city will not charge an admission tax.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2474
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 11, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
November 11, 1982
Pages
p. A-1
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990
Item ID
2419AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

A number of horses are seen in their stalls. Most are looking toward the camera. There are hanging lights over the horses. Probably taken at Santa Anita Park during the 1984 Olympics.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/photographs1643
Date
probably 1984
More detail

  1 image

Date
probably 1984
Subjects
Santa Anita Park, 1980-1989
Physical Description
3x5 color
ID
1631
Collection
Photographs
Images
thumbnail
Less detail

$12 million was spent refurbishing Santa Anita Park over the summer. The Oak Tree Meet opened Wednesday.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper10609
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 2, 1997
Pages
p. A1 w/photo
More detail
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 2, 1997
Pages
p. A1 w/photo
Subjects
Santa Anita Park, 1991-2000
Item ID
10543AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Oak Tree Racing Association's 1996 season started with a bang on October 2. Patrons discovered a new look with the $3.5 million improvement programs completed over the summer at Santa Anita Park race track.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper25768
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 10, 1996
Pages
p. 12
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Weekly
Date
October 10, 1996
Pages
p. 12
Subjects
Oak Tree Racing Association
Santa Anita Park 1991 -2000
Item ID
25968AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Oak Tree Racing has begun at Santa Anita Park. Opening day drew a crowd of 17,239, a number that slightly eclipsed last year's opening day attendance, but the on-track handle of $1.88 million fell by about $315,000 compared to last year's opening day.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31732
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 1, 2009
Pages
p. A1
More detail
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 1, 2009
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Oak Tree racing
Santa Anita Park - 2001-2010
Item ID
31929AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

Santa Anita Park (1981-1990)

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/subject200
Contents
1. Racing California's oasis: Santa Anita is prospering. New York Times February 5, 1989. 2. The King of Sports. Complimentary booklet by Santa Anita Park on the history of horse racing. 1981. 3. Santa Anita: a citizen of Arcadia, concerned, contributing, conscientious. Booklet attempting…
More detail
Contents
1. Racing California's oasis: Santa Anita is prospering. New York Times February 5, 1989.
2. The King of Sports. Complimentary booklet by Santa Anita Park on the history of horse racing. 1981.
3. Santa Anita: a citizen of Arcadia, concerned, contributing, conscientious. Booklet attempting to show Santa Anita's contributions to Arcadia. January 1982.
4. What sport does L.A. follow? Complimentary handout sheet in Santa Anita Post Times. January 1983.
5. Santa Anita 50 years - 1934-1984. Newspaper booklet published in the Pasadena Star News February 28, 1985.
6. One day at Santa Anita. Pasadena Star News January 15, 1989.
7. The Santa Anita Spectacle. Color photo by Clyde Reavis. 1983.
8. Saenz earns promotion at Santa Anita Park. Arcadia Tribune. December 23, 1987.
9. Southern California ITW locations for Santa Anita Park. November 1988.
10. Everything you ever wanted to know about racing at Santa Anita but were afraid to ask. Second edition Santa Anita Park February 1984.
11. They're Off and Running by Joe Jares. Westways, October 1982, pp. 32-34.
12. Great Jockeys Santa Anita Folio I. Prints of painted images of jockeys: Sandy Hawley, Laffit Pincay, Jr., William Shoemaker, Chris McCarron, Darrel McHargue.
Subjects
Santa Anita Park (1981-1990)
Item ID
202AF
Collection
Subject Files
Less detail

The restaurant at Santa Anita Park is under construction and will not open for the Oak Tree racing season. Other projects are on schedule.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper17346
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 17, 1999
Pages
p. A1 w/photo
More detail
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
September 17, 1999
Pages
p. A1 w/photo
Subjects
Santa Anita Park
Item ID
16480AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

In a pre-dawn raid at Santa Anita Park race track, immigration and border patrol agents arrested 173 illegal aliens from 8 countries. As many as 600 other illegals believed to be working at Santa Anita Park escaped arrest by moving to Hollywood Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2483
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 27, 1985
Pages
p. A-3
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
October 27, 1985
Pages
p. A-3
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990
Item ID
2428AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

5,133 attended the first day of inter-track wagering at Santa Anita Park where wagering was offered on racing at Del Mar. $1,069,980 was wagered on the simulcast races. Santa Anita Park is one of 10 off-track wagering satellites.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper2492
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 31, 1988
Pages
p. A-2
More detail
Newspaper
Arcadia Tribune
Date
July 31, 1988
Pages
p. A-2
Subjects
Santa Anita Park 1981 - 1990
Item ID
2437AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
Less detail

20 records – page 1 of 1.