<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM SANTA ANITA
OPERATING COMPANY AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
</LEGEND>
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