THE CALIFORNIA CROWN ANNOUNCES GRYFFIN, LIL YACHTY, SHABOOZEY, FRANK WALKER, ZACK BIA AND MORE FOR INAUGURAL EVENT

Tickets On Sale Now for California's Richest Day of Racing at the Iconic Santa Anita Park, Presented in Partnership with The h.wood Group Hospitality Experiences Provided by Delilah, Funke by Chef Evan Funke and Wally's Championship Trophy Designed by Chrome HeartsARCADIA, Calif., Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 1/ST, the innovative brand behind North America's most prestigious Thoroughbred horse racing, entertainment and wagering events, in partnership with The h.wood Group, announces tickets are on sale for the inaugural California Crown taking place at Santa Anita Park, Saturday, September 28. California's richest day of racing to feature VIP area trackside performances by Gryffin, Lil Yachty, Shaboozey, Frank Walker, Zack Bia and more. 1/ST joins forces with Los Angeles-based hospitality and lifestyle marketing company The h.wood Group.The California Crown marks the second race in 1/ST's Grand 3 $25 million racing and incentive series connecting Preakness 149, The California Crown and the 2025 Pegasus World Cup. The California Crown race day will offer $3,000,000 in elevated purses, including the $1,000,000 California Crown (GI) that will replace the Awesome Again Stakes for 3-year-olds & up run on 1 1/8 mile. The day will also feature the $750,000 California Crown John Henry Turf (GII) along with the $750,000 California Crown Eddie D. Turf Sprint (GII), taking place on Santa Anita Park's famed downhill turf course featuring the only right-hand turn in American racing.1/ST joins forces with Los Angeles-based hospitality and lifestyle marketing company The h.wood Group, known globally for its portfolio of luxury venues and work as one of the most reputable event producers in the world, to return Santa Anita Park to the era of old Hollywood glamor with luxury hospitality experiences curated by Delilah, Funke by Chef Evan Funke and Wally's.Chrome Hearts, Los Angeles luxury goods company renowned for its sophisticated life-inspired designs, has partnered with 1/ST as the Official Trophy Purveyor to create the California Crown championship trophy. "The California Crown is the premier event Santa Anita Park has been waiting for!" said Belinda Stronach, Chairman and CEO, 1/ST. "Working with partners like The h.wood Group and Chrome Hearts, 1/ST has set the stage for a new California tradition for entertainment, lifestyle and hospitality to complement the best-in-class Thoroughbred racing and wagering synonymous with 1/ST and this iconic venue."The h.wood Group will create VIP spaces that deliver the elegance of one of their most beloved hotspots, Delilah. The Delilah Trackside Terrace Box Seats will feature a curated menu and an all-day sponsored open bar with dedicated access to wagering and views of the finish line and first turn. Tickets are available for $1,500 and can be purchased at www.californiacrown.com. For the ultimate experience located trackside at the finish line, the Delilah VIP Dining and Bottle Service Tables will feature Delilah's signature gourmet food and beverage offerings with direct stage views of the live performances. Tables begin at $15,000. Please contact premiumseating@californiacrown.com for more information."We are thrilled to partner with 1/ST for The California Crown, signaling a new era of ...Full story available on Benzinga.com