A life-sized bronze statue of the legendary John Henry will be unveiled by his Hall of Fame trainer Ron McAnally at Santa Anita Park's picturesque paddock gardens Dec. 26, opening day of the track's 75th anniversary meet.

Santa Anita Park announced the unveiling plan Dec. 4. John Henry's statue will join that of Seabiscuit in the paddock gardens area.

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