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Do you remember Joe Hernandez, the Voice of Santa Anita? A biography of Joe's life by Rudolph Alvarado will be released on March 21, 2008. The book can be purchased at www.voiceofsantanita­.com. The book comes with a CD containing some of Joe's most memorable calls, including his last call. Joe called an incredible 15,587 races in a row at Santa Anita before fainting at the microphone on January 27, 1972. Among Joe's most famous calls was Seabiscuit's win in the 1940 Big 'Cap and Johnny Longden's last ride in 1966, as well as a number of others. His cry of ''And here comes Malicious'' is even remembered to this day. Find out how Joe became the premiere race caller on the West Coast during the Great Depression, a time when most Mexicans and Mexican-Americans were being repatriated to Mexcio. Also read about the impact that horse racing had on Joe's personal life and his relationship with his family. Give yourself a break. Read a good book today!

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