The 55th annual Santa Anita Jockeys vs. Holy Angels Middle School Charity Basketball Game is set for Thursday at La Salle High School in Pasadena. The La Salle High gymnasium will open to the public at 6 p.m. and tip-off is set for 7 p.m.
The Santa Anita jockeys' roster includes five of the top 10 riders at the Classic Meet: Juan Hernandez, Hector Berrios, Armando Ayuso, Kyle Frey and Edwin Maldonado. Leading the squad is coach Luis Jauregui, a veteran of the Holy Angels match-ups when a Santa Anita jockey and now a steward at the Arcadia track.
In addition to Santa Anita's current jockeys competing on the hardwood, a distinguished group of Hall of Fame riders will be on-site for an autograph session starting at 6:30 p.m. Among the legendary riders scheduled to attend are Laffit Pincay Jr., Corey Nakatani and Mike Smith.
Admission is $5 with proceeds going to support the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund and Holy Angels athletics. Tickets can be purchased on-site the day of the event or online at Santaanita.com.
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