24-hr days for 22,000 tons of dirt

I made the trip south to Del Mar at the behest of the horse racing magazine I write for, the Thoroughbred Times and am happy to report what is being viewed as good news for California horsemen in general and particularly those who do business at Santa Anita. Frank Stronach, who owns Santa Anita, scored [...]

Santa Anita owner fireworks?

Many involved in horse racing expect fireworks at the California Horse Racing Board meeting Tuesday at Hollywood Park. That’s mainly because Frank Stronach is scheduled to be there. But concerned individuals may have to wait until the Fourth of July for fireworks. Arcadiasbest.com has learned things may be tamer than previously thought. Rather than being [...]

No Oak Tree would hurt Arcadia

If Oak Tree Racing moves away from Santa Anita Park, even for just a year, it would be a blow to the city of Arcadia. “The loss of Oak Tree would have financial implications for the city, sure,” said Mayor Peter Amundson. “But beyond that is the harm it would do to Santa Anita, which [...]

A Night with Coach Wooden

Update June 5, 2010: With the passing of legendary Coach John Wooden on Friday, June 4, 2010, at age 99, Arcadia’s Best is rerunning a blog Larry Stewart wrote two years ago. Blog posted September 18, 2008: I’ve said this many times: One of the great perks of being a sportswriter in Los Angeles for nearly [...]

Oak Tree leaving Santa Anita

After 41 years, it appears that the relationship between the Oak Tree Racing Association and Santa Anita is over. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – [...]

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