Santa Anita Park is a famous racetrack known for its Art Deco architecture and views of the San Gabriel Mountains. Many call it one of the world’s most beautiful racetracks.
The track opened on Christmas 1934. In 2006, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Santa Anita Park is known as “The Great Race Place.”
Santa Anita Park is a top racetrack globally. The venue often hosts the Breeders’ Cup World Championship and is considered a shrine to Thoroughbred horse racing.
Santa Anita is 305 acres and the large racetrack can accommodate up to 80,000 fans for live racing.
The track holds major Thoroughbred races each fall, winter, and spring, including two of the most prestigious events, the Santa Anita Derby and Santa Anita Handicap.
Santa Anita Park draws horse racing fans and bettors from near and far. Its history, beauty, and big events make it one of the best racetracks, not only in San Gabriel Valley but the entire country.
