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).