The life-sized John Henry sculpture, commissioned by the Los Angeles Turf Club for display at their Santa Anita Race Track, was unveiled on December 26, 2009, Opening Day of the 75th anniversary season in Arcadia California.

"Magnificent! Nina captured the heart and spirit of John Henry. Every inch of this sculpture is John" 
Trainer Ron  McAnally

Post ceremony, artist Nina Kaiser is interviewed.

Nina Kaiser, the artist. The John Henry team: Eduardo Inda (assistant trainer at the time John Henry was in training), Ron McAnally, his trainer, Laffit Pincay, Jr, one of his jockeys, Jack Robbins DVM, his veterinarian, Lewis Cenicola, exercise rider more photos

See Daily Racing Form columnist Jay Hovdey's blog and column about the John Henry sculpture as well as Mary Forney's blog