Location | 285 W. Huntington, Arcadia, California, U.S. |
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Coordinates | 34°08′26″N 118°02′40″W / 34.140635°N 118.044354°W |
Owned by | Stronach Group |
Date opened | December 25, 1934 |
Course type | Thoroughbred flat racing |
Notable races | Santa Anita Handicap (G1) Santa Anita Derby (G1) Sunshine Millions Day |
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Santa Anita Park is a Thoroughbred racetrack in Arcadia, California, United States. It offers some of the prominent horse racing events in the United States during early fall, winter and in spring. The track is home to numerous prestigious races including both the Santa Anita Derby and the Santa Anita Handicap as well as hosting the Breeders' Cup in 1986, 1993, 2003, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2019, and 2023. In 1984, Santa Anita was the site of equestrian events at the 1984 Olympics.[1] Since 2011, the Stronach Group are the current owners.