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Yummy.
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Jockeys report back to trainers (and sometimes owners) on their ride after a race.
Rafael Bejarano explains his 6th-place finish on Azul Leon in the 2008 G1 Norfolk Stakes. Doug O'Neill and owner Joseph Lacombe (I think) listen as the winner Street Hero parades in the background.
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Grooms hand off their horse to an outrider before the horses go onto the track for the post parade.
Saucey Evening before winning the 2008 Cal. Cup Juvenile Fillies.
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Post-race interview.
Jerry Fanning and Joe Talamo after winning the Ralph M. Hinds Hcp. at Fairplex. The panda bear silks are Lathrop G. Hoffman's.
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Though braids may look nice, they aren't very practical. Riders undo them to get a better grip on the mane for the start.
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Hurry Up Austin is escorted back to the frontside after breaking through the gate and being a late scratch.
Hollywood Park race 4, June 7, 2008.
Date: 06/15/08
Views: 121
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Horses cross over to the turf for a race after warming up on the main track.
Tutta Bella and Passified before the 2008 Redondo Beach S.
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The gallop out after a race.
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Warming up.
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Reggie pulls a wagon everyday at Santa Anita to take the patrol judges to their stands.
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The track chaplain says a prayer for the assistant starters before they go to do their dangerous job.
Date: 03/20/08
Views: 126
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Assistant starters load horses into the starting gate.
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A horse returns after he "grabbed a quarter" (see blood and bent shoe).
Success Fee after running last in the 2008 G3 Sham S.
Date: 03/03/08
Views: 364
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Workers move the rail for a downhill turf race at Santa Anita.
Date: 03/03/08
Views: 104
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Claimed horses are marked after the race with a red tag. (update of an older photo)
Mike Mitchell-trainee South African Baby had nine claims in for her, and Peter Miller won the shake.
Date: 02/20/08
Views: 130
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Non-stick spray is used to keep the synthetic track from sticking to the horses' hooves.
Dawn After Dawn before winning the G2 La Canada.
Date: 02/11/08
Views: 160
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An lead pony rider describes Santa Anita to C.C. Lopez on his first time at the track (I think).
The horse is Gottcha Gold before the 2008 Sunshine Millions Classic.
Date: 01/30/08
Views: 129
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The Goodyear Blimp hovers above on big days.
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Common barn sights - a bath stall, hotwalking horse, hanging bridles, and tack on a sawhorse.
Date: 10/25/07
Views: 144
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Jockey Clinton Potts gives his horse Judge Gallivan a pat after a win.
Date: 10/25/07
Views: 144
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Paddock and racing patrol judge Ken Goldberg walkie-talkie's his observations after the field passes by.
Date: 10/25/07
Views: 129
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Corey Nakatani stands up from a sitting position to a riding position just out of the gate.
Date: 10/25/07
Views: 178
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Aaron Gryder pulls down a pair of goggles in a muddy Fairplex race. (horse is Prime Catch)
Date: 09/27/07
Views: 155
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Jockeys Osman Cedeno and William Antongeorgi III talk to each other about who they think won the photo finish.
Date: 08/15/07
Views: 224
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Jockeys involved in infractions talk to the stewards on the phone. David Cohen pleads a losing case at Del Mar.
Date: 07/24/07
Views: 182
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Handicapping in the paddock.
The horse is Nashoba's Key before the G1 Vanity. RIP.
Date: 07/11/07
Views: 124
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Horses go under the tunnel to the track.
Date: 04/02/07
Views: 187
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Cars' tail light glow at sunset in the mass exodus after the last race.
Date: 03/12/07
Views: 218
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Laid back ponies rest by the tunnel between races.
Date: 03/12/07
Views: 267
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Horses are unsaddled on the track after a race, and trainers talk to jockeys about their trips.
Date: 02/12/07
Views: 255
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Alex Solis shakes hands with trainer Ron McAnally and HRTV personality Jon White after winning The 2007 Thunder Road Hcp. aboard
Date: 02/12/07
Views: 265
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David Cohen eases Beneficial Bartok to the finish.
Date: 02/02/07
Views: 325
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A track worker watches from behind a temporary barrier as horses cross over to the oval turf course from Santa Anita's hillside
Date: 01/19/07
Views: 324
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A pony is tied to his shadow.
Date: 01/19/07
Views: 373
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A worker from the claimed horse's new stable looks the horse in the mouth.
Date: 01/11/07
Views: 327
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A groom from the new stable quickly tries to place a halter on the claimed horse before it can get away.
Date: 01/11/07
Views: 391
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The groom goes home with empty tack after the horse under his care was claimed.
Date: 01/11/07
Views: 289
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Media Luna finishes last with a bloody mouth, possibly from biting her tongue.
Date: 01/11/07
Views: 411
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San Arroyo's leg is stretched in the paddock before a race.
Date: 01/11/07
Views: 222
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In the paddock.
Date: 11/06/06
Views: 215
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The lovely Santa Anita saddling barn (horse pictured is Zanzibar, being saddled by John SADLER, LOL).
Date: 10/13/06
Views: 351
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A track employee quickly places rails where the chute meets the main turf course.
Date: 08/21/06
Views: 215
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Those photographers...they're like termites. ; )
Date: 08/21/06
Views: 403
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"Sit Back"
Date: 07/09/06
Views: 348
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The lead ponies and riders stand in a compact group.
Date: 07/09/06
Views: 246
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Tabasco-like sauce is put on the bandages so that the horses don't chew them off.
Date: 07/09/06
Views: 465
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For hot days...
Date: 07/09/06
Views: 264
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The trailer in every race - the ambulance.
Date: 06/14/06
Views: 352
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Ken Goldberg says,"Riders Uuuup!"
Date: 07/01/06
Views: 226
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Nose strip.
Date: 04/09/06
Views: 371
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Ear plugs.
Date: 03/09/06
Views: 303
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Giacomo drinks while cooling down after the Big 'Cap.
Date: 03/05/06
Views: 446
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Putting on the number tag.
Date: 03/05/06
Views: 228
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A losing ticket litters the hedge.
Date: 03/05/06
Views: 291
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A blanket is put on a James Cassidy trainee.
Date: 03/05/06
Views: 182
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Gate training.
Date: 03/05/06
Views: 336
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Trim
Date: 02/06/06
Views: 269
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A horse gets changed out of his racing tack after running.
Date: 02/06/06
Views: 260
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-must have a tight hold.
Date: 02/05/06
Views: 430
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Tyler Baze checks to make sure his saddle is on correctly.
Date: 02/05/06
Views: 342
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