ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 17, 2009)—Santa Anita Park, which opened on Dec. 25, 1934, will celebrate its 75th anniversary season beginning with opening day, Saturday, Dec. 26, with a special early first post time of 11:30 a.m.

All fans attending will receive Santa Anita’s traditional wall calendar, free of charge with paid admission. This year’s calendar chronicles many of the unforgettable moments in the 75-year history of the Great Race Place.