June 27, 2026
Stephen Foster Stakes
Churchill Downs
FanDuel TV, NBCSN
Dec. 26, 2025
San Gabriel Stakes
Santa Anita Park ~ 285 W Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007
$100,000
about this race
San Gabriel is a city in Los Angeles County, Calif, named after the Mission San Gabriel Arcángel, founded by Saint Junípero Serra. Santa Anita Park’s racetrack backdrop is the picturesque San Gabriel Mountains.
The San Gabriel Stakes is a 1 1/8-mile turf race for older horses that was first held in 1935, and over the years the race has been won by standouts such as Cougar II, John Henry, and The Bart.
San Gabriel is a city in Los Angeles County, Calif, named after the Mission San Gabriel Arcángel, founded by Saint Junípero Serra. Santa Anita Park’s racetrack backdrop is the picturesque San Gabriel Mountains.
The San Gabriel Stakes is a 1 1/8-mile turf race for older horses that was first held in 1935, and over the years the race has been won by standouts such as Cougar II, John Henry, and The Bart.
Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:46:00
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 8 lengths
| Date | Past Winner | Trainer | Jockey | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/27/2025 | Cabo Spirit | George Papaprodromou | Mike E. Smith | Kretz Racing LLC |
| 12/25/2024 | Johannes | Tim Yakteen | Umberto Rispoli | Cuyathy LLC |
| 12/25/2023 | Easter (FR) | Philip D'Amato | Antonio Fresu | Madaket Stables LLC |
| 12/25/2022 | Dicey Mo Chara (GB) | Leonard Powell | Juan J. Hernandez | Red Baron's Barn LLC and Rancho Temescal |
| 12/25/2021 | Bob and Jackie | Richard Baltas | Jose Valdivia, Jr. | Nguyen, Calvin and Tran, Joey |
| 01/01/2021 | Anothertwistafate | Peter Miller | Joel Rosario | Peter Redekop B. C., Ltd. |
| 01/03/2020 | Desert Stone (IRE) | Richard Baltas | Geovanni Franco | Zayat Stables, LLC |
| 01/04/2019 | Next Shares | Richard Baltas | Geovanni Franco | Iavarone, M., Iavarone, J., McClanahan, J., Dunn, C., Marasa, W., Robershaw, R. and Taylor, M. |
| 01/05/2018 | Itsinthepost (FR) | Jeff Mullins | Tyler Baze | Red Baron's Barn LLC |
| 01/06/2017 | Blue Tone | Robert B. Hess, Jr. | Kent J. Desormeaux | Engelberg, Beverly, Schoeder Farms LLC and Steeper, Jan |
| 01/01/2016 | Flamboyant (FR) | Patrick Gallagher | Brice Blanc | Bienstock, David and Winner, Charles N. |
| 01/02/2015 | Finnegans Wake | Peter Miller | Victor Espinoza | Donegal Racing and Rockingham Ranch |
| 01/03/2014 | Jeranimo | Michael Pender | Rafael Bejarano | LaPenta, Robert V. and Wright, B. J. |
| 01/12/2013 | Jeranimo | Michael Pender | Rafael Bejarano | B. J. Wright |
| 01/15/2012 | Norvsky | Donald Warren | Rafael Bejarano | Johnston, E. W. and Judy and Riggio, Robert |
| 12/26/2010 | Jeranimo | Michael Pender | Rafael Bejarano | B. J. Wright |
| 12/26/2009 | Proudinsky (GER) | Humberto Ascanio | Rafael Bejarano | Johanna Louise Glen-Teven |
| 12/27/2008 | Proudinsky (GER) | Robert J. Frankel | Rafael Bejarano | Johanna Louise Glen-Teven |
| 12/29/2007 | Daytona (IRE) | Dan L. Hendricks | Mike E. Smith | Davenport, Jeff, Lenner, Tom, Ravich, Jess and Murray, Thomas W. |
| 12/30/2006 | King's Drama (IRE) | Robert J. Frankel | David Romero Flores | Gary A. Tanaka |
| 12/31/2005 | Badge of Silver | Robert J. Frankel | Patrick A. Valenzuela | Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K. |
| 12/31/2004 | Truly a Judge | David Bernstein | Martin A. Pedroza | Aidekman, Alan, Ailshie, Gaylord and Harris, Tom |
| 12/27/2003 | Redattore (BRZ) | Richard E. Mandella | Alex O. Solis | Luis Alfredo Taunay |
| 12/28/2002 | Grammarian | C. Beau Greely | Jose Valdivia, Jr. | Pacific Heritage Farm LLC |
| 12/29/2001 | Irish Prize | Neil D. Drysdale | Gary L. Stevens | Sh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum |
| 12/31/2000 | Irish Prize | Neil D. Drysdale | Kent J. Desormeaux | Sh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum |
| 12/31/1999 | Brave Act (GB) | Ronald L. McAnally | Alex O. Solis | Sidney H. Craig |
| 12/27/1998 | Brave Act (GB) | Ronald L. McAnally | G. F. Almeida | Sidney H. Craig |
| 12/27/1997 | Martiniquais (IRE) | Robert J. Frankel | Corey S. Nakatani | Edmund A. Gann |
| 12/31/1996 | Rainbow Blues (IRE) | Charles E. Whittingham | Gary L. Stevens | Frankfurt Stable |
| 12/31/1995 | Romarin (BRZ) | Richard E. Mandella | Corey S. Nakatani | Linneo de Paula Machado |
| 01/01/1995 | Romarin (BRZ) | Richard E. Mandella | Corey S. Nakatani | Linneo Eduardo de Paula Machado |
| 12/31/1993 | Earl of Barking (IRE) | Richard J. Cross | Chris J. McCarron | Henry Pabst |
| 12/31/1992 | Star of Cozzene | Mark A. Hennig | Gary L. Stevens | Amerman, Porter, Team Valor, Et Al |
| 12/31/1991 | Classic Fame | Gary F. Jones | Eddie J. Delahoussaye | Classic Thoroughbreds, Prestonwoon Farm |
| 12/30/1990 | In Excess (IRE) | Bruce L. Jackson | Gary L. Stevens | Munari Jack J |
| 12/30/1989 | Wretham (GB) | Neil D. Drysdale | Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. | Relatively Stable |
| 12/30/1988 | Simply Majestic | John Parisella | Jerry D. Bailey | Sabarese T M |
| 01/02/1988 | Conquering Hero | Darrell Vienna | Gary L. Stevens | McClure & No Problem Sta & O'Neill |
| 01/03/1987 | Nostalgia's Star | Jay M. Robbins | Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. | Duckett & Hinds & Robbins |
| 01/04/1986 | Yashgan (GB) | John Sullivan | Chris J. McCarron | Liebau-Paniolo Ranch-Score Stable |
| 01/04/1985 | Dahar | Charles E. Whittingham | Fernando Toro | Summa Stable |
| 01/01/1984 | Prince Florimund (SAF) | Charles E. Whittingham | Patrick A. Valenzuela | Miller E W |
| 01/01/1984 | Beldale Lustre | John H. M. Gosden | Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. | Bailey W A |
| 12/31/1982 | Greenwood Star (GB) | John W. Russell | Don Pierce | Harris D K |
| 12/26/1981 | The Bart | John Sullivan | Eddie J. Delahoussaye | Groves F N |
| 12/27/1980 | Premier Ministre | Lazaro S. Barrera | Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. | Green Dolly |
| 12/31/1979 | John Henry | Ronald L. McAnally | Darrel G. McHargue | Dotsam Stable |
| 12/31/1978 | Fluorescent Light | Angel Penna, Sr. | Angel Cordero, Jr. | Phipps O M |
| 01/01/1978 | Mr. Redoy | A. T. Doyle | Sandy Hawley | Yoder F J |
| 01/01/1977 | Riot in Paris | Charles E. Whittingham | William Shoemaker | Bradley & Whittingham |
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