Arcadia in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Seabiscuit

Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions

— 1933 - 1947 —

Seabiscuit Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, March 26, 2022

1. Seabiscuit Marker

Inscription.
Record — 89 starts: 33-15-13.
Won inaugural Hollywood Gold Cup 1938.
Defeated War Admiral in 1938 match race.
Lost Santa Anita Handicap by a nose 1937, 1938.
Won handily in third attempt 1940.
Champion older male 1937, 1938.
Horse of the Year 1938.
Popular subject of 2 feature films 1949, 2003.
U.S. Racing Hall of Fame 1958.

Erected 2014 by Arcadia Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.

Location. 34° 8.413′ N, 118° 1.71′ W. Marker is in Arcadia, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is at the intersection of Huntington Drive and First Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Huntington Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 55 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia CA 91006, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Downtown Arcadia (here, next to this marker); Santa Anita Park (here, next to this marker); Zenyatta (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions (approx. 0.2 miles away); Depots and Hotel Oakwood (approx. 0.2 miles away); Arcadia County Park

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); First Avenue School (approx. ¼ mile away); The Derby Restaurant (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arcadia.

Regarding Seabiscuit. The Walk of Champions honors the historic records of outstanding horses, jockeys, trainers, owners, and other key figures not just of Santa Anita fame, but encompassing the entire state of California. The accomplishments of 69 “Cornerstone Champions” have been engraved on 24″ x 24″ informational bronze plaques.

Also see . . . Thoroughbred Racing Walk of Champions. Arcadia Historical Society website. (Submitted on July 2, 2022.)

Photographed By Craig Baker, March 26, 2022

2. Seabiscuit Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.