Two jockeys on two horses, each horse being held by a handler. Jockey on left is Richard Herman Shierske, who raced under the name Richard Herman and had a jockey license signed by Baldwin, dated 1909.
Black horsehandler standing in white shirt and dark pants holding harness of race horse with jockey mounted. Young man in suit and hat (possibly the trainer) standing to the right of these. None are identified.
Young unidentified jockey mounted on race horse. Handler holding part of harness and a third man stands on right side of photo dressed in business suit and hat. These men are also unidentified.
Page from Los Angeles Times of March 21, 1909 telling of the coming end of racing at Santa Anita Park when State of California will close it with the ban on horse racing, April 20, 1909. See legible copy in VF Baldwin, Elias J. "Lucky"-Horses and Horse Racing.
Purple vinyl banner side 1 shows "The City of Arcadia welcomes Breeders' Cup November 1, 2019 and November 2, 2019 Santa Anita." Side 2 shows a jockey on a horse with flags from many countries on the right edge.
Purple vinyl banner side 1 shows "The City of Arcadia welcomes Breeders' Cup November 1, 2019 and November 2, 2019 Santa Anita." Side 2 shows a jockey on a horse with flags from many countries on the right edge.
Large stone Maltese Cross erected on the Baldwin Ranch by Anita Baldwin, marking graves of the four American Derby winners owned by her father, Elias J."Lucky" Baldwin. The cross and horse's graves are now situated at the Santa Anita Race Track. There is a sign with all details of horses' names and races won.
Newspaper page from sports section of L.A. Sunday Times reporting opening of Santa Anita Park, built by "Lucky" Baldwin and opened December 1907. See more legible hard copy in VF Baldwin, Elias J.-Horses and horse racing.
Portion of horse barns at Baldwin Ranch. Approximately seven horse heads are evident at stall opening. A residence appears to be adjacent on North side. According to Joe Buck (resident), the house was residence of Mr. McClelland, Baldwin horse trainer in later years. Mountains are visible. This photo belongs to the Huntington Library. It is shown here for research only.
E.J."Lucky" Baldwin thoroughbred horse, LOS ANGELES is shown being held by a black trainer while a man in top hat watches. There is another horse seen at left. Caption underneath reads: Los Angeles, with additional info on Santa Anita Handicap.
About ten thoroughbreds and jockeys, round turn toward finish of a race at Santa Anita Park. San Gabriel Mountains loom up behind. One can tell that this is early years of the track because of the dust kicked up by horses. Later, track was completely excavated and new improved mixture was put in place.
Panorama of Santa Anita Race Track built by E.J."Lucky" Baldwin and opened December 7, 1907. Main club house with three cupolos atop is on left. There are about 8 jockeys and their mounts on track and the grandstand is filled.
Two young men playing cards at a table in a room. Man with cap is Richard Herman Shierske, who was a jockey for E.J."Lucky" Baldwin. He was licensed under the name of Richard Herman. Other young man is Charles McIver.
View of racetrack with what appears to be the San Gabriel Mountains in the background. There are four horses and riders apparently headed for a fall and two men on the track with whips trying to right things. Numerous people are watching. There is a large grandstand structure.