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Del Mar Racetrack Thurs., Aug. 31, 10 am - 7:30 pm, $38 pp. Spend the day at Del Mar Racetrack, where Bing Crosby was there to greet the first fan through the gate as Del Mar opens, the famous Seabiscuit-Ligaroti match race was held on Aug. 12, 1938 and it drew 20,000 to the track and a nationwide radio audience. Also, a young rider out of Texas, William Lee Shoemaker, sets a Del Mar record of 52 wins, and his history and that of the track will become entwined thereafter. Come on down today, where the "Surf Meets The Turf," and enjoy a day of beautiful weather, good eats and fast horses! The gates open at 12 pm and your admission today also includes clubhouse seating and a daily program. Lunch will be on your own, and the first post starts at 2 pm. Try your luck at the Trifecta or just enjoy the day. We will depart for home after the last race. And Away We Go! Harrahs Resort So Cal Thurs., Aug. 17, Mon. Sept. 18, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, $5 pp. Excitement to the table with games from Blackjack to Rincon Craps, all played on the most thrilling gaming tables in any Southern California casino. Be sure to use your Total Rewards card every time you play your favorite games so you can earn valuable Rewards Credits, comps, special event invitations and other great offers. Gaming: Rincon Craps, EZ Baccarat, Asia Poker, Mystery Card Roulette, Fortune Pai Gow Progressive, Blackjack, Three Card Poker, Six Card Bonus, Crazy 4 Poker, Mississippi Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Let It Ride Bonus. If live Texas Hold'em Poker is what you are looking for in Southern California, join us in the Poker Room located in the non-smoking area next to Corked Lounge. Our Poker Room at Harrah's Resort Souther California spreads a variety of games, with the most popular being 3-6 Limit and 1-3 No Limit. Restaurants: Earl of Sanwich: Why settle for boring when you can bite into something special? Stop in for the Worlds Greatest Hot Sandwich, or a delicious cold one. Every creation is a winner. Buffet: It's time to challenge your belt to a fight. Indulge in global delicacies from hand-rolled sushi to melt-in-your mouth meats. Save room for dessert, or try treating your sweet tooth first. Try the Build-Your-Own Pho Bar or a scoop of our signature Harrah's Royal Ube at the Gelato. Take a Bite of Baja's Best: Sample fresh-made street tacos at our walk-up food truck or sit down to devour traditional delicacies from soups and salads to enchiladas and tortas. Wash it all down with a specialty margarita! Hey racing fans! Did you know Johnny Longden lived in Sun Lakes? John Eric "Johnny" Longden (February 14, 1907 – February 14, 2003) was an American Hall of Fame jockey who was born in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England. His father emigrated to Canada in 1909, settling in Taber, Alberta. By 1912, Longden Sr. had saved enough money to send for his wife and young son to join him in Canada. However, the Longdens' train was late getting to the port of Southampton, and they missed their scheduled voyage to New York City on the Titanic. As a young man, Longden Jr. worked in the mining industry. His love of horses and horse-racing led him to leave Canada in 1927 to seek opportunities as a jockey in California's burgeoning racing scene. Based at Santa Anita Park, by 1956 he had become thoroughbred racing's winningest rider, breaking the record of 4,870 wins by British jockey Sir Gordon Richards (1904– 1988). Longden, who was called "The Pumper" by his fellow jockeys because of his riding style, rode many of the great thoroughbreds of the day. In 1943, he captured the United States Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing winning the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes aboard Count Fleet. A sculptured bust of Longden, along with busts of fellow jockeys William Shoemaker and Laffit Pincay, has been placed in the paddock area at Santa Anita Racetrack. A founding member of the Jockeys' Guild in 1940, Longden was the United States' leading jockey in races won in 1938, 1947, and 1948. He was also the leading jockey in purses won in 1943 and 1945. He was voted the prestigious George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award in 1952. In 1958, Longden was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. He retired the following year as the jockey with the most wins in racing history with 6,032 victories from his 32,413 mounts. Following his retirement from riding, Longden turned to training and became the only person to ever win the Kentucky Derby as both a jockey and trainer when he captured the 1969 Derby with Frank McMahon's colt Majestic Prince. Longden was inducted into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame on its formation in 1976. He went on to become the second ever recipient of the Avelino Gomez Memorial Award in 1985, given annually to jockeys who have made significant contributions to the sport. In 1994, he was recognized further by the North American racing industry with a Special Eclipse Award. As of 2006, Longden still holds five track records at Santa Anita Park. Longden died on his 96th birthday on St. Valentine's Day at his home in Sun Lakes. ~ Info. from Wikipedia | SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | JULY 2017 | 15 Above: Jayne Mansfield picks up jockey Johnny Longden at the annual Jockeys' Ball in 1957. Right: Johnny was one of the sports biggest stars.