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December 13, 2023
“We were honored to have him as part of the Santa Anita family for more than 60 years of dedicated service and we’ll never forget him.”
April 11, 2022
“He’s always been a good horse, he just kinda got a little bit stiff and sore, so we gave him a break and he’s paid us back,” said Mandella.
October 12, 2021
John Shear was 90 when he saved a young girl from being trampled by a runaway horse. A commemorative plaque has been unveiled, and a race is being renamed in his honor.
July 29, 2021
Sponsored by: Santa Anita paddock captain John Shear The news came in a twitter post this past Monday. John Shear, Santa Anitas 100-year-old Paddock Captain, made it official as he announced his retirement from The Great Race Place following more than 60 years of great memories and dedicated service. “Its official, I have retired from work,” Shear wrote. “For 60 years, I worked all the Southern California racetracks, met many incredible people and saw the best horses. It has bee...