2026 Daytona S.

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History

First run in 1968, the San Simeon is a turf sprint that has been run at about 6 ½ furlongs since 1980 at Santa Anita. Since 1980, it has been run mostly on turf but did have three runnings on the dirt when rained off the tuf with the most recent running on that surface coming in 2007. Other than that one running, it has been on the downhill turf course since 1991 with horses like Finder’s Fee, Flick, Stoneside, Regally Ready and California Flag winning the race on that course. Trainer Ron McAnally has won the race five times with his first victory coming in 1976.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 55:49
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 4 1/2 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
06/12/2026	Freedom's Not Free Trainer / Mark Glatt Jockey / Juan J. Hernandez Owner / Blinkers On Racing Stable, Janlois Racing, LLC, Valinor Racing Stable, LLC, Corbett, Tom, Kwan, Andy and Wagner, Jay Lester	Mark Glatt	Juan J. Hernandez	Blinkers On Racing Stable, Janlois Racing, LLC, Valinor Racing Stable, LLC, Corbett, Tom, Kwan, Andy and Wagner, Jay Lester
06/13/2025	Motorious (GB) Trainer / Philip D'Amato Jockey / Antonio Fresu Owner / Anthony Fanticola	Philip D'Amato	Antonio Fresu	Anthony Fanticola
05/25/2024	Mucho Del Oro Trainer / Doug F. O'Neill Jockey / Kyle Frey Owner / Purple Rein Racing	Doug F. O'Neill	Kyle Frey	Purple Rein Racing
05/28/2022	Bran (FR) Trainer / John W. Sadler Jockey / Juan J. Hernandez Owner / Hronis Racing LLC	John W. Sadler	Juan J. Hernandez	Hronis Racing LLC
05/22/2020	Wildman Jack Trainer / Doug F. O'Neill Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / W. C. Racing	Doug F. O'Neill	Mike E. Smith	W. C. Racing
02/23/2018	Conquest Tsunami Trainer / Peter Miller Jockey / Victor Espinoza Owner / Rockingham Ranch	Peter Miller	Victor Espinoza	Rockingham Ranch
04/18/2015	Get Happy Mister Trainer / Mark D. Tsagalakis Jockey / Tyler Baze Owner / Everest, Jean, O'Brien, John, Valdez, Danny and Turpin, Michelle	Mark D. Tsagalakis	Tyler Baze	Everest, Jean, O'Brien, John, Valdez, Danny and Turpin, Michelle
04/20/2012	California Flag Trainer / Brian J. Koriner Jockey / Joseph Talamo Owner / Vinery Stables	Brian J. Koriner	Joseph Talamo	Vinery Stables
04/16/2010	Mr Gruff Trainer / Ronald W. Ellis Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Gary Broad	Ronald W. Ellis	Joel Rosario	Gary Broad
04/18/2008	Stoneside (IRE) Trainer / Ronald L. McAnally Jockey / Martin A. Pedroza Owner / Frankfurt Stables and Tenbrink, Eugene	Ronald L. McAnally	Martin A. Pedroza	Frankfurt Stables and Tenbrink, Eugene
04/21/2006	Pure as Gold Trainer / Doug F. O'Neill Jockey / Patrick A. Valenzuela Owner / Keh, L. Steve, Richmond, Robert and O'Neill, Dennis	Doug F. O'Neill	Patrick A. Valenzuela	Keh, L. Steve, Richmond, Robert and O'Neill, Dennis
04/17/2004	Glick Trainer / Jeff Mullins Jockey / Alex O. Solis Owner / Robert D. Bone	Jeff Mullins	Alex O. Solis	Robert D. Bone
04/20/2002	Malabar Gold Trainer / Ronald W. Ellis Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / B. Wayne Hughes	Ronald W. Ellis	Chris J. McCarron	B. Wayne Hughes
04/16/1999	Naninja Trainer / Mike R. Mitchell Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Horton, Wes R., Merhab, Marlin and Nance, Ed	Mike R. Mitchell	Chris J. McCarron	Horton, Wes R., Merhab, Marlin and Nance, Ed
04/17/1998	Labeeb (GB) Trainer / Neil D. Drysdale Jockey / Kent J. Desormeaux Owner / Sh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum	Neil D. Drysdale	Kent J. Desormeaux	Sh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum
04/21/1996	Ski Dancer Trainer / Gary F. Jones Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Kallenberg Thoroughbreds, Inc.	Gary F. Jones	Gary L. Stevens	Kallenberg Thoroughbreds, Inc.
04/22/1994	Rapan Boy (AUS) Trainer / Gary F. Jones Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Huthart & Moore	Gary F. Jones	Gary L. Stevens	Huthart & Moore
04/16/1993	Exemplary Leader Trainer / Brian A. Mayberry Jockey / Martin A. Pedroza Owner / Bell John A III	Brian A. Mayberry	Martin A. Pedroza	Bell John A III
04/20/1990	Coastal Voyage Trainer / Ronald L. McAnally Jockey / Alex O. Solis Owner / Red Tree Farm	Ronald L. McAnally	Alex O. Solis	Red Tree Farm
04/21/1989	Mazilier Trainer / Edwin Gregson Jockey / Patrick A. Valenzuela Owner / Ascanio & Fer & Zankich	Edwin Gregson	Patrick A. Valenzuela	Ascanio & Fer & Zankich
04/17/1987	Bolder Than Bold Trainer / Jack C. Van Berg Jockey / Gary Baze Owner / Saddle Hill Farm	Jack C. Van Berg	Gary Baze	Saddle Hill Farm
04/20/1984	Champagne Bid Trainer / Randy Winick Jockey / Ray Sibille Owner / Saddle Hill Farm	Randy Winick	Ray Sibille	Saddle Hill Farm
04/22/1983	Chinook Pass Trainer / Laurie N. Anderson Jockey / Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. Owner / Allan & Lee	Laurie N. Anderson	Laffit A. Pincay, Jr.	Allan & Lee
03/30/1979	Bywayofchicago Trainer / Thomas A. Pratt Jockey / Darrel G. McHargue Owner / Bissias & Cristofi	Thomas A. Pratt	Darrel G. McHargue	Bissias & Cristofi
04/01/1977	Mark's Place Trainer / Ronald L. McAnally Jockey / Sandy Hawley Owner / Bird B D	Ronald L. McAnally	Sandy Hawley	Bird B D
04/02/1976	Pay Tribute Trainer / Ronald L. McAnally Jockey / Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. Owner / Elmendorf	Ronald L. McAnally	Laffit A. Pincay, Jr.	Elmendorf