With three Breeders' Cup “Win & You're In” Challenge Race qualifiers and the $200,000 Grade 2 Eddie D Stakes at about 6 ½ furlongs down the Camino Real Turf Course highlighting a nine-race program Friday, the meet will no doubt get off to a fast start with tremendous betting opportunities from start to finish.

As will be the case on all Fridays throughout the 16-day Autumn stand, parking and admission will be free of charge on Oct. 1. Additionally, $3 beers and $5 Specialty Cocktails will also be served on Fridays.

The following is a schedule of promotional events throughout opening weekend:

FRIDAY, OCT. 1

–JOHN SHEAR DAY, come join us as we honor Santa Anita's beloved Paddock Captain, who retired following six decades of service at age 100 this past June. A special plaque acknowledging John's horsemanship, humility, and heroism will be dedicated in the East Paddock Gardens prior to the races.

–$3 Beers & $5 Margaritas at Sirona's Bar and the Horseshoe Bar on the Grandstand Mezzanine each Friday

–Free General Admission and Parking each Friday

–$80 Win/Place Feeder Tournament for Xpressbet Members

SATURDAY, OCT. 2

–OKTOBERFEST on Trackside Apron—WALK-UPS WELCOME!

–Free Santa Anita Hat Giveaway, sponsored by Yaamava Resort & Casino at San Manuel (Available to Thoroughbreds and XB Rewards Members). FREE & EASY SIGNUP FOR NON-MEMBERS AT PICKUP SITES.

–$5 Infield Admission, includes Parking & Program each weekend through Gate 6 off of Colorado Place

–Infield Family Fun Zone

–Infield Biergarten (each Saturday & Sunday)

SUNDAY, OCT. 3

–OKTOBERFEST on Trackside Apron—WALK-UPS WELCOME!

–$5 Infield Admission, includes Parking & Program each weekend through Gate 6 off of Colorado Place

–Infield Family Fun Zone

–Infield Biergarten

Entries for Santa Anita's Autumn Meet opener on Oct. 1 will be drawn Tuesday, Sept. 28. For additional information regarding racing and promotions through closing day, Oct. 31, please visit santaanita.com or call (626) 574-RACE.

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