Seabiscuit 1940 Santa Anita Handicap Framed Photograph

Framed Photograph of Seabiscuit's amazing 1940 victory in the Santa Anita Handicap!

The biggest prize in horse racing, at the time, was offered in 1935 when Santa Anita launched its inaugural race. Located near Los Angeles, the track (where more than $40 billion has been wagered since opening day) became an instant magnet, attracting owners of fast horses like Seabiscuit.

With Pollard atop, Seabiscuit tried, but failed, to win this race in 1937. He was edged out by a nose, again, in 1938 when George Woolf held the reins. Injured, he could not attempt it in 1939.

But in 1940, after Pollard had helped to nurse himself and Howard’s horse back to health, Seabiscuit did the unimaginable. He won what had always eluded him: the $100,000 Santa Anita prize.

That victory made Seabiscuit the biggest money-winning horse of his day. (In today’s dollars, the prize was worth nearly $1.25 million.)

The Santa Anita Handicap was Seabiscuit’s last race.