Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Santa Anita Park, the oldest thoroughbred racetrack in Southern California, opened on December 25, 1934. Birdseye view of about 7 race horses at the end of the first race on opening day at Santa Anita Park, with "Las Palmas" in front, just across the finish line. Horse numbers visible include, L to R: 5, 8, 74, 2 and 6. Fifteen men in suits and hats stand on the turf beyond the track. Text from newspaper caption: Here's Las Palmas winning the first race, followed by Gateway and Quick Flight, with Kent and Bon Amour just out of the money. Jack Westrove rode the victor. [Photo standalone page: "Colorful Santa Anita Opening Draws Crowd of 39,000 People." Los Angeles Times 26 Dec. 1934: 8] Text from negative sleeve: Racing - Santa Anita. 1934. 3054. [box 8].
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image
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b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_10321 ark:/21198/zz002hb8dv
Subject
Kent (Race horse) Race horses Horse racetracks Gateway (Race horse) Quick Flight (Race horse) Horse racing--California--Arcadia Las Palmas (Race horse) Bon Amour (Race horse) Santa Anita Park (Arcadia, Calif.) Westrope, Jack Gordon, , 1918-1958
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