Celebrating California Racing

Celebrating California Racing

Below you will find a collection of inspiring articles and stories celebrating racing in California. Read about the early history of racing, influential figures in the industry, and more!


“Charles H. Strub: The Man Called ‘Mr. Santa Anita’”

by J. Keeler Johnson

(America’s Best Racing)


“The Maltese Cross”

by Leonard N. Wynne


“The Sport of Kings in the City of Angels”

(Part 1 of 7)

by Leonard N. Wynne


“Sport of Kings, or Den of Thieves?”

(Part 2 of 7)

by Leonard N. Wynne


Lucky Baldwin and trainer W. McClelland on Baldwin's Training Track, 1887

“The King of Arcadia”

(Part 3 of 7)

by Leonard N. Wynne


“Baldwin’s Luck Runs Out”

(Part 4 of 7)

by Leonard N. Wynne



“Pretender to the Throne”

(Part 6 of 7)

by Leonard N. Wynne


“The Return of the Sport of Kings”

(Part 7 of 7)

by Leonard N. Wynne