A decades-long tradition, racing fans will again be treated to a magnificent Santa Anita Wall Calendar, beginning opening day, Sunday, Dec. 26. Free with paid admission, this year's calendar features many never-before publicized archival photos of The Great Race Place dating back to its opening on Dec. 25, 1934.
With first post time for a tremendous 11-race card on opening day set for 11 a.m., Santa Anita has also announced that it will be open for live racing on Monday, Dec. 27, with first post for a 10-race program at 11:30 a.m.
From crowd shots to photos of legendary racing figures such as George Woolf, Gordon Glisson, Johnny Longden and Bill Shoemaker, the calendar will also feature racing and architectural photos depicting technological advances offered in a “compare and contrast” format each month.
Following opening day, the Santa Anita Wall Calendar will be available for sale in the track's gift shop, Champions! Gifts & Apparel.
Following Dec. 27, Santa Anita will be idle for live racing on Dec. 28 and 29 and will reopen for a four-day racing week on Thursday, Dec. 30 through Sunday, Jan. 2.
First post time on Dec. 30, 31 & Jan. 2 will be at 12:30 p.m. First post time on New Year's Day, Saturday, Jan. 1, will be at 12 noon.
Free General Admission and parking will be offered on Dec. 30 & 31.
While post times will vary due to limited daylight over the first six racing days, first post with few exceptions, will be at 12:30 p.m. for most other racing days through April.
Santa Anita's 78-day Winter/Spring Meet will conclude on June 19.
For additional information regarding opening day Dec. 26 and the upcoming Winter/Spring Meeting, please visit santaanita.com or call (626) 574-RACE.
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