JOCKEY/TRAINER PROFILES

Our Q&A is with John Shear, Santa Anita Paddock Captain who turns 100 years young today on Sunday, January 17. Happy Birthday John! If you have ever been to the paddock at Santa Anita you have seen John. He's an icon!

Q : What did you want to be when you were a kid?
A:  I just wanted to work
Q: Favorite subject in school?
A:  Many subjects
Q: Favorite color?
A: Green
Q: Favorite movie or T.V. series?
A: Several but I don't spend much time watching T.V.
Q: Favorite music?
A: All music
Q: Is it pasta sauce or pasta gravy?
A:  Gravy
Q: First win?
A: Apprentice rider but didn't win a race
Q: Favorite horse?
A: I love all horses
Q: Home town?
A: London
Q: Who do you most look up to?
A: My Son
Q: Favorite sport or sports team?
A: Los Angeles Dodgers
Q: Favorite food?
A: Hamburgers