With Santa Anita's 85th Winter/Spring opener fast approaching on Sunday, Dec. 26, on-track fans will again be treated to a number of promotions, headed by the track's traditional Wall Calendar giveaway and the Mathis Brothers Plush Toy Horse charity donation. The Wall Calendar is free with paid admission, while the Mathis Brothers Toy Horse is available by making a $20 donation to the California Retirement Management Account (CARMA), which provides assistance to racing's retired Thoroughbreds.
Special early first post time for a blockbuster opening day card is at 11 a.m. Three Grade 1 stakes, the $300,000 Runhappy Malibu, the $300,000 La Brea and the $300,000 American Oaks, along with the Grade 2, $200,000 San Antonio, the Grade 2, $200,000 Mathis Mile and the Grade 2, $200,000 San Gabriel Stakes, will highlight what figures to be an unforgettable day at The Great Race Place.
Following is a complete schedule of important Opening Day times & promos Sunday, Dec. 26:
–Admission Gates Open at 9 a.m.
–General Admission, $10, includes General Parking, Program, Open Seating in Grandstand, Sirona's Sports Bar, Seabiscuit Court & Grandstand Paddock Room
–Experience Dining Offerings including a FrontRunner Menu curated by Celebrity Chef Jeremy Fall, a Silks (formerly Turf Terrace) menu featuring Santa Anita Classics and the Santa Anita BBQ in the Loge Box Seats & Trackside Dining. All packages include a reserved seat.
–Infield General Admission, $5, includes Parking & Program
–Children 17 & under admitted free with paid adult
–Preferred Parking, $6, Valet Parking, $10
–First post time at 11 a.m.
–Traditional Wall Calendar, free with paid admission
–Mathis Bros Plush Toy Horse available with $20 donation to CARMA
–Craft Beer & Cider Tasting on Grandstand Apron
–Infield Winter Family Fun Zone, including Pony Rides, Face Painting, Games & more
–Free Online “ShowVivor,” available at santaanita.com
Santa Anita will be open for a 10-race card on Monday, Dec. 27, with first post time at 11:30 a.m. The track will be idle on Dec. 28 & 29th and will then be open for a four-day week from Thursday, Dec. 30 through Sunday, Jan. 2.
Bring Proof of Vaccination: Per the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Mega Event Guidelines, fans 12 and older, must provide proof of vaccination status prior to entering Santa Anita Park. Alternatively, fans can show proof of a negative test result (taken within 72 hours from date of event). For more information on safety protocols, please visit santaanita.com/health.
Fans are encouraged to make reservations and purchase tickets for Opening Day events at santaanita.com/events. For additional information, please call (626) 574-RACE.
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