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2 articles. 1. Racing returns at Santa Anita. The historic Santa Anita racetrack reopened Friday for racing amid concerns for horse safety and the future of the track and the industry. There were no deaths in eight races Friday, which had been closed for racing since March 5. 2. Back in the saddle: racing resumes without incident after 26-day closure.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35393
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 30, 2019
Pages
p. A1, B1, B10

19 Horses Die at Santa Anita track. That’s twice 2018’s number for same 2 months; park closed for investigation; rain could be factor. By Jason Henry.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35377
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 27, 2019
Pages
p. A1
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 27, 2019
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Deaths
Henry, Jason
Horses and horse racing
Santa Anita Park-2011-2020
Item ID
35567AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The 72nd $1 million Santa Anita Handicap is running today. Some of the top contenders are named Colonel John, Einstein, Cowboy Cal, Court Vision, and Matto Mondo. Helen Pitts is Einstein's trainer. Einstein is the son of horse Spend a Buck.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31406
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 7, 2009
Pages
p. C1, C6
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 7, 2009
Pages
p. C1, C6
Subjects
Horses and horse racing
Pitts, Helen
Santa Anita Handicap
Santa Anita Park 2001-2010
Item ID
31599AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The 73rd edition of the Santa Anita Handicap, known as the "Big 'Cap", is scheduled to be run tomorrow, weather and track condition permitting.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31920
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 5, 2010
Pages
p. C1
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 5, 2010
Pages
p. C1
Subjects
Horses and horse racing
Santa Anita Park - 2001-2010 - Santa Anita Handicap - Big 'Cap
Item ID
32117AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Admiration is Justify-able. Horse racing's newest and still undefeated Triple Crown Winner returns to home turf Santa Anita Park for a victory lap. The Triple Crown means winning the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35210
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 24, 2018
Pages
p. A3
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
June 24, 2018
Pages
p. A3
Subjects
Baffert, Bob (trainer)
Horses and horse racing
Smith, Mike (jockey)
Item ID
35399AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Although The Pamplemousse and Pioneer of the Nile are favored to win the Santa Anita Derby, a third choice, Chocolate Candy, could cause an upset. Chocolate Candy is the son of Candy Ride. Chocolate Candy is owned by Jenny Craig and trained by Jerry Hollendorfer.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31425
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 4, 2009
Pages
p. C1, C4

And they're off…crowds turn out as Santa Anita Park opens 82nd year of horse racing. Turnout was 41,373, surpassing last year's opening day turnout of 40,023.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35362
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 27, 2018
Pages
p. A1
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 27, 2018
Pages
p. A1
Subjects
Santa Anita Park-2011-2020
Horses and horse racing
Item ID
35552AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Another horse dies at Santa Anita Park, the twenty-sixth fatality since December 26. Kochees, a 9-year-old gelding, injured in Saturday's sixth race, had to be euthanized.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35517
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 27, 2019
Pages
p. A1, A12
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 27, 2019
Pages
p. A1, A12
Subjects
Euthanasia
Horses and horse racing
Santa Anita Park-2011-2020
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia businesses are eager for extended race season at Santa Anita Park to increase their own business. The live racing season will be extended by 11 weeks next year, through July 5, pending approval of California Horse Racing Board, due to the closure of Betfair Hollywood Park in Inglewood.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33546
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 15, 2013
Pages
p. A1, A5
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 15, 2013
Pages
p. A1, A5
Subjects
Betfair Hollywood Park
California Horse Racing Board
Horses and horse racing
Santa Anita Park--2011-2020
Item ID
33741AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Arcadia. Is horse racing addicted to drugs? Medication use is widespread, and critics say it contributes to deaths like those at Santa Anita Park. Half of the three dozen horses that died at Santa Anita Park in the 12 months before the current meet were on at least one anti-inflammatory medication, a major focal point in the investigation into equine deaths at the racetrack. Critics argue overuse of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories, or NSAIDs, masks the injuries of horses and increases the chances of a fatal breakdown. The California Horse Racing Board’s research indicates 90% of breaks stem from preexisting injuries. Animal rights organizations say these medications likely contributed to the deaths of 23 horses at Santa Anita Park since the season began December 26, 2018.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35422
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 14, 2019
Pages
p. A1, A7
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 14, 2019
Pages
p. A1, A7
Subjects
California Horse Racing Board (CHRB)
Henry, Jason
Horses and horse racing
Santa Anita Park-2011-2020
Item ID
35614AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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The article describes an "old school" horse trainer and fan who shares his love of horseracing with his family.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper30856
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 25, 2007
Pages
p. Sports 1
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
December 25, 2007
Pages
p. Sports 1
Subjects
Headley, Aase
Headley, Bruce - biography
Headley, Gus
Headley, Karen
Horses and horse racing
Horse trainers
Item ID
31044AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Art Wilson recaps the Santa Anita Handicap "Big 'Cap" race that took place yesterday. Included is a photo of race horse "Misremembered" and jockey Martin Garcia, who won the Grade I, $750,000 Santa Anita Handicap.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31922
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 7, 2010
Pages
p. C1
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
March 7, 2010
Pages
p. C1
Subjects
Horses and horse racing
Santa Anita Park - 2001-2010 - Santa Anita Handicap - Big 'Cap
Item ID
32119AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Art Wilson recounts the history of the Santa Anita Derby and gives facts and figures of past winners.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32371
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 8, 2011
Pages
p. C1, C4
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
April 8, 2011
Pages
p. C1, C4
Subjects
Horses and horse racing
Santa Anita Park--2011-2020--Santa Anita Derby
Wilson, Art
Item ID
32569AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Art Wilson writes that a horse named Zenyatta deserves the Eclipse Award as 2008 Horse of the Year. He gives a list of Zenyatta's impressive credits.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31278
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 31, 2008
Pages
p. C1
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
October 31, 2008
Pages
p. C1
Subjects
Horses and horse racing
Wilson, Art
Zenyatta (race horse)
Item ID
31473AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Assembly Bill 2414 is a gambling bill that, as originally introduced, would have increased takeouts--the money race tracks make on given bets. The bill's original language would have permitted any California race track hosting the Breeders' Cup to spend the extra takeout money on promotion of the annual event. Supporters hope that portions of the bill would convince the Breeders' Cup to permanently settle in California. Late amendments inserted last week are stirring up controversy. These changes would make a form of gambling known as "exchange betting" legal in California, essentially allowing horse players to bet against one another by setting their own odds and potentially betting on horses to lose a race. MI Developments opposes the exchange betting portion of the bill.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper32157
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 29, 2010
Pages
p. A1, A4
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
August 29, 2010
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Assembly bills
Gambling
Horses and horse racing
Item ID
32354AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Back on track. Santa Anita Park resumes racing today, still minus spectators and with several precautions. The last time there was racing was March 27, when the track was shut down by Los Angeles County Health Department to slow the spread of coronavirus. Some of the most important protocols include: restricted zone that will house jockeys, valets and essential personnel, all trainers, employees and essential racing personnel must wear face cloths covering their nose and mouth and practice social distancing, all trainers, employees and essential racing personnel must wear a race-day wristband signifying they passed the daily health screening.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper35756
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 15, 2020
Pages
p. B1

Bay Area horse racing track Golden Gate Fields in San Francisco to close permanently later this year. After the Golden Gate Fields meet ends, The Stronach Group said it will focus on moving horses from the Bay Area to Arcadia, with a goal of increasing field sizes and adding a fourth day of racing to the weekly schedule at Santa Anita Park, beginning in January. See hard copy in VF. See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 28, July 20, 2023.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36506
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
July 17, 2023
Pages
p. B6

Betfair Hollywood Park to cease horse racing. Santa Anita Park is positioning itself to pick up racing dates in 2014. Hollywood Park opened June 10, 1938, by motion picture moguls Jack and Harry Warner, of Warner Bros. fame.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper33494
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 10, 2013
Pages
p. A1, A4
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
May 10, 2013
Pages
p. A1, A4
Subjects
Hollywood Park Race Track
Horses and horse racing
Santa Anita Park--2011-2020
Warner, Harry
Warner, Jack
Item ID
33688AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Bob Baffer, horse trainer, is denied stay of suspension by Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. He has been suspended for 90 days, effective March 8 through June 5, and was fined $7,500. He was trainer of Medina Spirit, a horse that is now deceased but tested positive for the steroid betamethasone following the Kentucky Derby last May 1. Medina Spirit was stripped of the Kentucky Derby crown and collapsed and died on December 6, 2021 of a heart attack after a trianing run at Santa Anita Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper36190
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 26, 2022
Pages
p. B8
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
February 26, 2022
Pages
p. B8
Subjects
Baffert, Bob
Horses and horse racing
Kentucky Derby
Santa Anita Park-2021-2030
Collection
Newspaper Index
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Bold Chieftain with jockey Russell Baze and trainer William Morey, Jr., won the $500,000 Sunshine Millions Classic at Santa Anita Park.

https://arcadiahistory.andornot.com/en/permalink/newspaper31884
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 31, 2010
Pages
p. C1
Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Date
January 31, 2010
Pages
p. C1
Subjects
Baze, Russell
Horses and horse racing
Morey, William, Jr.
Santa Anita Park - 2001-2010 - Sunshine Millions Classic
Item ID
32081AN
Collection
Newspaper Index
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