Free Parking & Admission, $3 Dollar Beers & $5 Dollar Cocktails
ARCADIA, Calif. – In addition to a full slate of world class racing, fans will be treated to a bevy of promotional events throughout Santa Anita’s Autumn Meet opening weekend beginning Friday, Oct. 1.
With three Breeders’ Cup “Win & You’re In” Challenge Race qualifiers and the Grade II, $200,000 Eddie D Stakes at about 6 ½ furlongs down the Camino Real Turf Course highlighting a nine-race program Friday, the meet will no doubt to get off to a fast start with tremendous betting opportunities from start to finish.
As will be the case on all Fridays throughout the 16-day Autumn stand, parking and admission will be free of charge on Oct. 1. Additionally, $3 beers and $5 Specialty Cocktails will also be served on Fridays.
The following is a schedule of promotional events throughout opening weekend:
Friday, October 1
JOHN SHEAR DAY, come join us as we honor Santa Anita’s beloved Paddock Captain, who retired following six decades of service at age 100 this past June. A special plaque acknowledging John’s horsemanship, humility and heroism will be dedicated in the East Paddock Gardens prior to the races.
• $3 Beers & $5 Margaritas at Sirona’s Bar and the Horseshoe Bar on the Grandstand Mezzanine each Friday
• Free General Admission and Parking each Friday
• $80 Win/Place Feeder Tournament for Xpressbet Members
Saturday, October 2
OKTOBERFEST on Trackside Apron—WALK-UPS WELCOME!
• Free Santa Anita Hat Giveaway, sponsored by Yaamava Resort & Casino at San Manuel (Available to Thoroughbreds and XB Rewards Members). FREE & EASY
Signup for non-members at pickup sites
• $5 Infield Admission, includes Parking & Program each weekend through Gate 6 off of Colorado Place
• Infield Family Fun Zone
• Infield Biergarten (each Saturday & Sunday)
Sunday, October 3
OKTOBERFEST on Trackside Apron—WALK-UPS WELCOME!
• $5 Infield Admission, includes Parking & Program each weekend through Gate 6 off of Colorado Place
• Infield Family Fun Zone
• Infield Biergarten
Entries for Santa Anita’s Autumn Meet opener on Oct. 1 will be drawn Tuesday, Sept. 28. For additional information regarding racing and promotions through closing day, Oct. 31, please visit santaanita.com or call (626) 574-RACE.
Press Release
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