2018 Santa Ynez S.

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The Santa Ynez stakes kicks off the Santa Anita stakes prep schedule for 3-year-old fillies on the Longines Kentucky Oaks trail, which follows with the Las Virgenes Stakes, Santa Ysabel Stakes, and Santa Anita Oaks.

First held in 1952, the Santa Ynez has been won by standouts such as Susan’s Girl (1972), Very Subtle (1987), and Serena’s Song (1995). In recent years, notable winners include Indian Blessing (2008), Unique Bella (2017), Midnight Bisou (2018), and Bellafina (2019).

The Santa Ynez stakes kicks off the Santa Anita stakes prep schedule for 3-year-old fillies on the Longines Kentucky Oaks trail, which follows with the Las Virgenes Stakes, Santa Ysabel Stakes, and Santa Anita Oaks.

First held in 1952, the Santa Ynez has been won by standouts such as Susan’s Girl (1972), Very Subtle (1987), and Serena’s Song (1995). In recent years, notable winners include Indian Blessing (2008), Unique Bella (2017), Midnight Bisou (2018), and Bellafina (2019).

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:15:25
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 8 1/2 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
01/06/2024	Kopion Trainer / Richard E. Mandella Jockey / Flavien Prat Owner / Spendthrift Farm LLC	Richard E. Mandella	Flavien Prat	Spendthrift Farm LLC
01/07/2023	Ice Dancing Trainer / Richard E. Mandella Jockey / Flavien Prat Owner / Bass II, Perry R. and Bass, Ramona S.	Richard E. Mandella	Flavien Prat	Bass II, Perry R. and Bass, Ramona S.
01/07/2022	Under the Stars Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Flavien Prat Owner / Tabor, Michael B., Magnier, Mrs. John, and Smith, Derrick	Bob Baffert	Flavien Prat	Tabor, Michael B., Magnier, Mrs. John, and Smith, Derrick
01/02/2021	Kalypso Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / David A Bernsen, LLC, Rockingham Ranch and Littlefield, Chad	Bob Baffert	Joel Rosario	David A Bernsen, LLC, Rockingham Ranch and Littlefield, Chad
01/04/2020	Bast Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Drayden Van Dyke Owner / Baoma Corporation	Bob Baffert	Drayden Van Dyke	Baoma Corporation
01/05/2019	Bellafina Trainer / Simon Callaghan Jockey / Flavien Prat Owner / Kaleem Shah, Inc.	Simon Callaghan	Flavien Prat	Kaleem Shah, Inc.
01/06/2018	Midnight Bisou Trainer / William Spawr Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Allen Racing LLC and Bloom Racing Stable LLC (Jeffrey Bloom)	William Spawr	Mike E. Smith	Allen Racing LLC and Bloom Racing Stable LLC (Jeffrey Bloom)
01/07/2017	Unique Bella Trainer / Jerry Hollendorfer Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Don Alberto Stable	Jerry Hollendorfer	Mike E. Smith	Don Alberto Stable
01/01/2016	Forever Darling Trainer / Richard Baltas Jockey / Rafael Bejarano Owner / Baltas, Richard, Hebert Bloodstock and J K Racing LLC	Richard Baltas	Rafael Bejarano	Baltas, Richard, Hebert Bloodstock and J K Racing LLC
01/02/2015	Seduire Trainer / Jerry Hollendorfer Jockey / Rafael Bejarano Owner / Regis Racing	Jerry Hollendorfer	Rafael Bejarano	Regis Racing
01/03/2014	Awesome Baby Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Kaleem Shah, Inc.	Bob Baffert	Mike E. Smith	Kaleem Shah, Inc.
01/20/2013	Renee's Titan Trainer / Doug F. O'Neill Jockey / Tyler Baze Owner / Zillah Reddam	Doug F. O'Neill	Tyler Baze	Zillah Reddam
01/14/2012	Reneesgotzip Trainer / Peter Miller Jockey / Corey S. Nakatani Owner / Lanni Family Trust	Peter Miller	Corey S. Nakatani	Lanni Family Trust
01/14/2011	California Nectar Trainer / Doug F. O'Neill Jockey / Patrick A. Valenzuela Owner / Suarez Racing, Inc.	Doug F. O'Neill	Patrick A. Valenzuela	Suarez Racing, Inc.
01/15/2010	Amen Hallelujah Trainer / Richard E. Dutrow, Jr. Jockey / Chantal Sutherland Owner / IEAH Stables and Whizway Farms	Richard E. Dutrow, Jr.	Chantal Sutherland	IEAH Stables and Whizway Farms
01/16/2009	Alpha Kitten Trainer / John W. Sadler Jockey / Tyler Baze Owner / Moss, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome S.	John W. Sadler	Tyler Baze	Moss, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome S.
01/12/2008	Indian Blessing Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Garrett K. Gomez Owner / Earnhardt III, Patti and Hal J.	Bob Baffert	Garrett K. Gomez	Earnhardt III, Patti and Hal J.
01/14/2007	Jump On In Trainer / John W. Sadler Jockey / Corey S. Nakatani Owner / C R K Stable LLC	John W. Sadler	Corey S. Nakatani	C R K Stable LLC
01/15/2006	Dance Daily Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Jon Kenton Court Owner / Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J.	D. Wayne Lukas	Jon Kenton Court	Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J.
01/16/2005	Sharp Lisa Trainer / Doug F. O'Neill Jockey / Tyler Baze Owner / Reddam, J. Paul, Suarez Racing, Inc. and Schlesinger, Mark	Doug F. O'Neill	Tyler Baze	Reddam, J. Paul, Suarez Racing, Inc. and Schlesinger, Mark
01/18/2004	Yearly Report Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Golden Eagle Farm	Bob Baffert	Jerry D. Bailey	Golden Eagle Farm
01/19/2003	Elloluv Trainer / Craig Dollase Jockey / Patrick A. Valenzuela Owner / J. Paul Reddam	Craig Dollase	Patrick A. Valenzuela	J. Paul Reddam
01/20/2002	Dancing (GB) Trainer / Jenine Sahadi Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Howard J. Baker	Jenine Sahadi	Gary L. Stevens	Howard J. Baker
01/19/2001	Golden Ballet Trainer / Jenine Sahadi Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Heiligbrodt Racing Stable and Team Valor	Jenine Sahadi	Chris J. McCarron	Heiligbrodt Racing Stable and Team Valor
01/22/2000	Penny Blues Trainer / Edwin Gregson Jockey / Eddie J. Delahoussaye Owner / Buffalo Wallet	Edwin Gregson	Eddie J. Delahoussaye	Buffalo Wallet
01/23/1999	Honest Lady Trainer / Robert J. Frankel Jockey / Kent J. Desormeaux Owner / Juddmonte	Robert J. Frankel	Kent J. Desormeaux	Juddmonte
01/24/1998	Nijinsky's Passion Trainer / Tim Pinfield Jockey / Corey A. Black Owner / Imagination Stable	Tim Pinfield	Corey A. Black	Imagination Stable
01/25/1997	Queen of Money Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / David Romero Flores Owner / Mike Pegram	Bob Baffert	David Romero Flores	Mike Pegram
01/27/1996	Raw Gold Trainer / David E. Hofmans Jockey / Chris W. Antley Owner / Ridder Thoroughbred Stable	David E. Hofmans	Chris W. Antley	Ridder Thoroughbred Stable
01/28/1995	Serena's Song Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Corey S. Nakatani Owner / Robert B. & Beverly J. Lewis	D. Wayne Lukas	Corey S. Nakatani	Robert B. & Beverly J. Lewis
01/28/1994	Tricky Code Trainer / Gary F. Jones Jockey / Corey S. Nakatani Owner / Kallenberg Thoroughbreds, Inc.	Gary F. Jones	Corey S. Nakatani	Kallenberg Thoroughbreds, Inc.
01/30/1993	Fit to Lead Trainer / Caesar F. Dominguez Jockey / Corey S. Nakatani Owner / Birnbaum Walski Walski Et Al	Caesar F. Dominguez	Corey S. Nakatani	Birnbaum Walski Walski Et Al
01/31/1992	Looie Capote Trainer / Eyal Klayman Jockey / Kent J. Desormeaux Owner / Martin L Or Lois E Gellman	Eyal Klayman	Kent J. Desormeaux	Martin L Or Lois E Gellman
02/08/1991	Brazen Trainer / Jerry M. Fanning Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Gentry Olin B	Jerry M. Fanning	Chris J. McCarron	Gentry Olin B
01/26/1990	Fit to Scout Trainer / Jack C. Van Berg Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Snell R M	Jack C. Van Berg	Chris J. McCarron	Snell R M
01/31/1989	Hot Novel Trainer / Fabio Nor Jockey / Eddie J. Delahoussaye Owner / Nor Joanne H	Fabio Nor	Eddie J. Delahoussaye	Nor Joanne H
02/02/1988	Goodbye Halo Trainer / Charles E. Whittingham Jockey / Jorge Velasquez Owner / Hancock A B III	Charles E. Whittingham	Jorge Velasquez	Hancock A B III
01/30/1987	Very Subtle Trainer / Melvin F. Stute Jockey / William Shoemaker Owner / Grinstead & Rochelle	Melvin F. Stute	William Shoemaker	Grinstead & Rochelle
02/04/1986	Sari's Heroine Trainer / Melvin F. Stute Jockey / Alex O. Solis Owner / Grinstead & Rochelle	Melvin F. Stute	Alex O. Solis	Grinstead & Rochelle
01/29/1985	Wising Up Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Eddie J. Delahoussaye Owner / Stevens S E	D. Wayne Lukas	Eddie J. Delahoussaye	Stevens S E
01/31/1984	Gene's Lady Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. Owner / Klein Mr-Mrs E V	D. Wayne Lukas	Laffit A. Pincay, Jr.	Klein Mr-Mrs E V
01/31/1984	Boo La Boo Trainer / Melvin F. Stute Jockey / Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. Owner / Cale & Davis & Liebau	Melvin F. Stute	Laffit A. Pincay, Jr.	Cale & Davis & Liebau
02/01/1983	A Lucky Sign Trainer / Bruce Headley Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Headley-Jhnstn-Jhnstn-Jhnstn Eliz	Bruce Headley	Chris J. McCarron	Headley-Jhnstn-Jhnstn-Jhnstn Eliz
02/02/1982	Flying Partner Trainer / Charles E. Whittingham Jockey / Ray Sibille Owner / Buckland Farm	Charles E. Whittingham	Ray Sibille	Buckland Farm
02/13/1981	Past Forgetting Trainer / Gordon C. Campbell Jockey / Sandy Hawley Owner / Ridder B J	Gordon C. Campbell	Sandy Hawley	Ridder B J
02/22/1980	Table Hands Trainer / Willard L. Proctor Jockey / William Shoemaker Owner / Allen & Brant	Willard L. Proctor	William Shoemaker	Allen & Brant
02/23/1979	Terlingua Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. Owner / Beal & French	D. Wayne Lukas	Laffit A. Pincay, Jr.	Beal & French
02/14/1978	Grenzen Trainer / Loren Rettele Jockey / D. G. McHargue Owner / Delaplaine-Schaffer-Woolsey Mmes	Loren Rettele	D. G. McHargue	Delaplaine-Schaffer-Woolsey Mmes
02/15/1977	Wavy Waves Trainer / Julius E. Tinsley, Jr. Jockey / Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. Owner / Hooper F W	Julius E. Tinsley, Jr.	Laffit A. Pincay, Jr.	Hooper F W
02/20/1976	Daisy Do Trainer / Hector O. Palma Jockey / Sandy Hawley Owner / Levey Mr-Mrs R	Hector O. Palma	Sandy Hawley	Levey Mr-Mrs R