The Fan-Tastic horses

Hollywood Park, 1050 S. Prairie Ave, Inglewood, CA
To celebrate life in a horseracing track was a terrific experience for me. “Fan-Tastic Fridays” at the track are: beers for $1.00, hot dogs for $1.00, sodas for $1.00 and the possibility of wining lots of money. The Hollywood Park is more than a Hippodrome; it is a part of history. Unfortunately, the city of Los Angeles is closing the venue for good, and that’s a shame. The park was opened to the public on June 10, 1938. Shareholders were movie stars like Bing Crosby; directors and producers like Sam Goldwyn and Walt Disney. The Hollywood Park featured legendary horses like Seabiscuit, Citation, Round Table and many others. After costly expansions and renovations, the Hollywood Park was one of the most attended places in Los Angeles. Worldwide, times are tough and Hollywood Park is no exception to this period. The memories will last forever; I only wish the place would too. I was excited to walk into a place where champions and heroines had unforgettable performances. I was surrounded with history and people who enjoyed the beer for $1.00. I couldn’t ask for more! On the 5th race, I won $8.20. The horse’s name was Annihilation and sounded like a winner to me and it certainly was. I kept betting and the drunks kept drinking. It was a marvelous time! Drunks kept getting louder and louder, but they were still friendly and the bars were packed everywhere. Cashiers and bartenders were part of the entertainment as well; they were lucky charms for many of the people. The combination of the skylight with the elegant horses was praiseworthy. The 8th and final race was exciting but this time I didn’t win anything. Here at Hollywood Park the winners were the horses, the breeders, the drunks and everyone in attendance.