Opening Day at Santa Anita

In Arcadia, the day after Christmas means one thing: opening day at Santa Anita Park.

Santa Anita first opened its doors in 1934, making it one of the oldest thoroughbred racetracks in America.

The track was once a main draw for Pasadena high society, but today the crowd is a cast of characters from all over Southern California and beyond.

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