After a regularly scheduled break from live racing that concluded April 9, Santa Anita's first-ever Hollywood Meet will begin this Friday with first post time at 1 p.m. Free parking and admission will be offered each Friday, along with $3 beers and $5 margaritas for those 21 and over. The 28-day Hollywood Meet will run through Sunday, June 18 and will offer fans and horsemen world class racing and a wide array of dining and entertainment options.
With Kentucky Derby Day looming on Saturday, May 6, fans are encouraged to make their Derby Day dining and seating reservations now at santaanita.com.
The Hollywood Meet, with the exception of Memorial Day weekend at the end of May, will operate on a Friday through Sunday basis with first post time each day at 1 p.m., with the exception of Triple Crown Saturdays and closing day. (On all Triple Crown Saturdays and on closing day, June 18, first post time will be at 12 noon).
Santa Anita's recently concluded Classic Meet leaders, jockey Juan Hernandez, trainer Phil D'Amato and owners Rancho Temescal and Red Baron's Barn will all compete on a full-time basis at the Hollywood Meet, which will afford horsemen a fresh start in all statistical categories.
Santa Anita's popular Infield Family Fun Zone, easily accessed via Gate 6 off of Colorado Place, will be available to fans of all ages each weekend throughout the meet and will include pony rides, inflatable jumpers, face painting and much more. Special online packages are available at santaanita.com/events.
Entries for Santa Anita's Hollywood Meet opener on Friday are available at santaanita.com.
HOLLYWOOD MEET HIGHLIGHTS
- BIGGEST DERBY PARTY WEST OF KENTUCKY, Saturday, May 6
- MOTHER'S DAY AT THE RACES, Sunday, May 14
- PREAKNESS STAKES DAY, Saturday, May 20
- MEMORIAL WEEKEND CARNIVAL, Saturday, May 27 through Monday, May 29
- HOLLYWOOD GOLD CUP DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, Monday, May 29
- BELMONT STAKES DAY, Saturday, June 10
- CLOSING DAY & FATHER'S DAY AT THE RACES, Sunday, June 18
For additional information regarding Santa Anita's upcoming Hollywood Meeting, please visit santaanita.com or call (626) 574-RACE.
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