Horse Racing & Shows in Los Angeles

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Santa Anita Race Track (285 W. Huntington Dr., at Colorado Pl., Arcadia. 626/574-7223. www.santaanita.com. $5-$20) is a beautiful facility that has the San Gabriel Mountains for a backdrop. It's still the dominant site for thoroughbred racing from late September to November 1 and from December 16 to late April; the centerpiece of the season is the Breeders' Cup in late October. Seabiscuit tram tours, covering the history of the legendary racehorse, are offered free on weekends from January to April. Hollywood Park (1050 S. Prairie Ave., at Century Blvd., Inglewood. 310/419-1500. $7-$15), next to the Forum, is another favorite venue to see thoroughbreds race. It's open from early November to Christmas Eve and from late April to mid-July. Several grand-prix jumping competitions and Western riding championships are held throughout the year at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center (480 Riverside Dr., Burbank. 818/563-3252; 818/840-9066 box office. www.la-equestriancenter.com).