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Santa Anita to Unveil McCarron Sculpture

Jockey Chris McCarron will take his place among three other legendary riders at Santa Anita when a bust of his likeness is unveiled Saturday.

 Wednesday, January 11, 2006

Santa Anita to Honor Retired Jockey McCarron

Santa Anita Park will honor one of its all-time leading jockeys when it hosts "Chris McCarron Day" on Saturday, April 9, which is also Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) Day.

 Sunday, March 27, 2005

Santa Anita to Remember Legendary Longden

John Longden would have been 97 on Saturday. The legendary jockey died on his birthday last year. Santa Anita will honor Longden's memory Saturday by naming a race for him and hosting friends and members of his family.

 Thursday, February 12, 2004