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Sponsored by: Santa Anita paddock captain John Shear The news came in a twitter post this past Monday. John Shear, Santa Anita's 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. “It's 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 been a career I look back (upon) with great pride and wonderful memories. I'm in great health and wil...

Although his preferred venue is off the agenda for the time being, Santa Anita’s beloved Paddock Captain John Shear will nonetheless celebrate his 100th birthday with family this Sunday (Jan. 17). Furloughed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, Shear, who has been employed by the track since 1961, would dearly love to return to his beloved Santa Anita. Santa Anita will name a race in honour of Shear’s 100th birthday on Sunday, and although they’ll be unable to attend, Shear and his wife Diane and son Michael, will spend his 100th birthday at John and Diane’s Sierra Madre...

Beloved Santa Anita Paddock Captain Shear Looking Forward To Celebrating 100th Birthday But Misses The Horses Sponsored by: Santa Anita paddock captain John Shear Although his preferred venue is off the agenda for the time being, Santa Anita's beloved Paddock Captain John Shear will nonetheless celebrate his 100 th birthday with family this Sunday, Jan. 17.  Furloughed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, Shear, who has been employed by the track since 1961, would dearly love to return to his beloved Santa Anita. Santa Anita will name a race in honor of Shear's 100 t...