Reaching New Heights: SRJT Announces Los Angeles CSI5*-W/2* to 2024 Tour

1/ST’s Santa Anita Park to Host 2024 Los Angeles CSI5* - W/2* and New FEI Jumping World Cup™ Qualifier in November 2024

Continuing to bring an unparalleled experience to the top level of international show jumping, the Lugano Diamonds Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) is pleased to announce an exciting expansion in its 2024 tour with a CSI5* event and new FEI Jumping World Cup™ qualifier. In partnership with 1/ST, North America’s leading Thoroughbred racing, pari-mutuel wagering, content and entertainment company, the newly unveiled Los Angeles CSI5*-W/2* will head to 1/ST’s iconic Santa Anita Park, November 20-24, 2024, offering a full national schedule and CSI2* competition alongside the inaugural Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Los Angeles CSI5*-W qualifying event.

Located in Southern California, Santa Anita Park is one of the world’s preeminent Thoroughbred racing facilities. The illustrious venue has played host to equestrian events at the 1984 Olympic Summer Games in Los Angeles, California, and this year will present the Breeders' Cup World Championships for the record-breaking eleventh time. Speaking to its caliber, SRJT Founder and President Derek Braun noted, "In partnership with 1/ST, we are beyond excited to bring such a high-level show jumping event to Santa Anita Park, an already historic facility in the equine industry."

SRJT holds prestige of its own, selected by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) to host Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ qualifying events for more than half of its existence. The tour has successfully managed CSI3*-W competition in Columbus, Ohio, and brought the CSI4*-W level to Fort Worth, Texas, which will also host the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final and FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final in 2026, thanks in large part to the collaborative effort between the SRJT, City of Fort Worth, Dickies Arena, the Fort Worth Sports Commission, and Visit Fort Worth.

“1/ST is thrilled to be partnering with the Split Rock Jumping Tour for 2024. While our equestrian disciplines may be different, horses are at the heart of everything we do and our respective brands are synonymous with excellence. We look forward to hosting the Los Angeles CSI5*-W/2* and Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Qualifier event and welcoming a new audience to Santa Anita Park,” said Aidan Butler, Chief Executive Officer, 1/ST RACING & GAMING. 

Earning its allocation for four consecutive years, the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Los Angeles CSI5*-W is one of only 8 events selected to be part of the 2024 FEI Jumping World Cup™ North American League (NAL). The competition will offer valuable points in determining rider qualification for the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Finals set in Basel, Switzerland for 2025.

Spectators of this inaugural event can also expect a world-class hospitality experience with a multi-tiered VIP area featuring many different levels of experiences with lavish food and drink options.

Since its 2015 inception, each year following has continued to bring monumental change to SRJT. The tour continues to enjoy its role in Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ competition as it looks toward its biggest year yet in 2024 with the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Los Angeles CSI5*-W, continuing to build excitement for the tour on its way to hosting the 2026 FEI World Cup Finals in Fort Worth, Texas.

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About The Stronach Group and 1/ST 

The Stronach Group is a world-class technology, entertainment and real estate development company with Thoroughbred racing and pari-mutuel wagering at the core. The Stronach Group’s 1/ST business (pronounced "First") is North America’s preeminent Thoroughbred racing and pari-mutuel wagering company and includes the 1/ST RACING & GAMING, 1/ST CONTENT, 1/ST TECHNOLOGY and 1/ST EXPERIENCE businesses, while advocating for and driving the 1/ST HORSE CARE mission. 1/ST represents The Stronach Group's continued movement toward redefining Thoroughbred racing and the ecosystem that drives it. 1/ST RACING & GAMING drives the best-in-class racing operations and gaming offerings at the company's premier racetracks and training centers including: Santa Anita Park, Golden Gate Fields and San Luis Rey Downs (California); Gulfstream Park – home of the Pegasus World Cup Championship Invitational Series and Palm Meadows Thoroughbred Training Center (Florida); the Maryland Jockey Club at Laurel Park, Pimlico Race Course - home of the legendary Preakness Stakes, Rosecroft Raceway and Bowie Training Center (Maryland). 1/ST CONTENT is the operating group for 1/ST's media and content companies including: Monarch Content Management, Elite, TSG Global Wagering Solutions (GWS) and XBTV. 1/ST TECHNOLOGY is racing's largest racing and gaming technology company offering world-class products via its AmTote, Xpressbet, 1/ST BET, XB SELECT, XB NET, PariMAX and Betmix brands. 1/ST EXPERIENCE blends the worlds of sports, entertainment and hospitality through innovative content development, elevated national and local venue management and hospitality, strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and procurement development. As the advocate for critical industry reforms and by making meaningful investments into aftercare programs for retired horses and jockeys, 1/ST HORSE CARE represents The Stronach Group's commitment to achieving the highest level of horse and rider care and safety standards in Thoroughbred racing on and off the track. The Stronach Group’s TSG Properties is responsible for the development of the company's live, play and work communities surrounding its racing venues including: The Village at Gulfstream Park (Florida) and Paddock Pointe (Maryland). 

For more, visit www.1st.com or follow @1ST_racing on Twitter or @1stracing on Instagram and Facebook. 

For more on Santa Anita Park, visit www.santaanita.com or @santaanitapark.