Race horse "Whopper" wins the San Juan Capistrano Invitational Handicap race at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, 1936

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Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds., Text from newspaper caption: A champion in more than mere size, Hal Prince Headley's Whopper, an importation from Florida, is seen here scoring a smashing victory in the $10,000 San Juan Capistrano at Santa Anita yesterday. Whopper won over Tick On by almost four lengths, with Ariel Cross on the rail and fighting it out with Tick On coming in third. First Minstrel, coming up fast on the outside, almost nabbed the show money. Whopper, fifth in the recent $100,000 Handicap, paid $9.49, $4.60 and $3.80 across the board for a combination $6 ticket. [Photo title: "Biggest Horse on American Turf Shows Way Home in San Juan Capistrano." Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 1936: A11.]., Santa Anita Park, the oldest thoroughbred racetrack in Southern California, opened on December 25, 1934., View of race horse, "Whopper," winning the San Juan Capistrano Invitational Handicap race. "Whopper" is seen passing the tote board (totalisator) and crossing the finish line with 7 other horses following. The sign at the finish line reads "6. Feb. 29, 1936." the San Gabriel Mountains are in the distance., Related to the article, Turf giant Carries Off $10,000 Pot." Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 1936: A11., Text from negative sleeve: Santa Anita. Feb/29/1936 Finish of 6th race on last day of season.