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Although estimates vary, with clear skies and good weather predicted for Dec. 26, Santa Anita’s opening day pari-mutuel handle could exceed $20 million.

Fans will be greeted with a full complement of world-class racing, a variety of promotions and a comprehensive wagering menu when Santa Anita’s 18-day Autumn Meet opens on Friday, Sept. 30.

By Margaret Ransom Courtesy of Santa Anita press release A talent-filled opening day program on Saturday at Santa Anita Park will help usher out a year of horse racing that has been unpredictable, turbulent and downright implausible, and hopefully foreshadow a 2021 that will mark a return to some semblance of normalcy. Once again, the $300,000 Runhappy Malibu Stakes (G1) is the centerpiece of an 11-race card that features an additional five stakes races and has drawn a standout field of six sop...

Santa Anita Sets Wagering Menu For Upcoming Winter-Spring Meet Sponsored by: Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif. With its highly anticipated Winter/Spring Meeting opener set for Saturday, December 26, Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif., has announced a comprehensive betting menu that will again feature the popular 20 cent Single Ticket Rainbow Pick 6 Jackpot and a myriad of other features, including a North American-low takeout of 15.43 percent on all two dollar Win, Place and Show w...

Low Takeout Wagers Bolster Santa Anita Winter-Spring Meet Betting Menu Sponsored by: Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif. With its highly anticipated Winter/Spring Meeting opener set for Saturday, December 26, Santa Anita Park has announced a comprehensive betting menu that will again feature the popular 20 cent Single Ticket Rainbow Pick 6 Jackpot and a myriad of other features, including a North American-low takeout of 15.43 percent on all $2 Win, Place and Show wagers. Although Sant...