In a racing first, Santa Anita Park has designated a popular four-footed staffer as Employee of the Week--"Homestead Sally"--a 2,000 pound Clydesdale. She works in the afternoon pulling one of their carriages for racing officials.
Santa Anita Park's winter meet's opening day was yesterday. Photo shows horse Shared Belief, ridden by Mike Smith, who won the Malibu Stakes. See also p. B1 (same paper, same date). See also Arcadia Weekly, p. 1, 8, December 25, 2014.
Crown in sight. Jockey Mike Smith and horse trainer Bob Baffert like their horse Justify's chances in the Belmont Stakes on June 9. (Photo of Smith and Baffert).
Arcadia Police Department Agent Bruce Smith was given the Arcadia Police Department Life Saving Medal for saving an unconscious man named Ben Noodleman.
Pasadena teen Darrius Smith killed by off-duty Customs and Border Protection officer in Arcadia during alleged attempted robbery. Family disputes border officer's story.
Santa Anita Park race track draws 44,000 plus fans on this season's opening day December 26. Hero John Shear (photo) returns to track duties as paddock guard after saving a child's life last spring. Jockey Mike Smith rides Mr. Bossy Pants to win the 7th race (photo).
Race horse Bolo in position to race for Santa Anita Derby. Jockey Mike Smith will be aboard Bolo, one of six horses entered in today's 78th edition of the Santa Anita Derby.
Santa Anita Handicap takes place tomorrow. Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith is going for a record third straight Big 'Cap Victory, riding Shared Belief, a fan favorite.