2026 San Pasqual S.

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The San Pasqual Stakes at Santa Anita Park, a Grade 2 race on the main track at 1 1/16 miles, was first held in 1935. Scheduled during January, it is one of Santa Anita's main preps for older horses in advance of the Santa Anita Handicap in the spring.

Winners over the prior 30 years include such notable horses as Precisionist, Criminal Type, Alphabet Soup, Silver Charm and Congaree.

The most recent winners of the San Pasqual are two of the top handicap horses currently in training: Hoppertunity (2015) and 2014 Horse of the Year California Chrome (2016).

The San Pasqual Stakes at Santa Anita Park, a Grade 2 race on the main track at 1 1/16 miles, was first held in 1935. Scheduled during January, it is one of Santa Anita's main preps for older horses in advance of the Santa Anita Handicap in the spring.

Winners over the prior 30 years include such notable horses as Precisionist, Criminal Type, Alphabet Soup, Silver Charm and Congaree.

The most recent winners of the San Pasqual are two of the top handicap horses currently in training: Hoppertunity (2015) and 2014 Horse of the Year California Chrome (2016).

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:39:58
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 6 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
01/30/2026	Westwood Trainer / John A. Shirreffs Jockey / Kazushi Kimura Owner / C R K Stable LLC	John A. Shirreffs	Kazushi Kimura	C R K Stable LLC
01/24/2025	Katonah Trainer / Doug F. O'Neill Jockey / Tiago Josue Pereira Owner / R3 Racing	Doug F. O'Neill	Tiago Josue Pereira	R3 Racing
01/26/2024	Newgrange Trainer / Philip D'Amato Jockey / Victor Espinoza Owner / David A. Bernsen, LLC, Little Red Feather Racing and Rockingham Ranch	Philip D'Amato	Victor Espinoza	David A. Bernsen, LLC, Little Red Feather Racing and Rockingham Ranch
01/27/2023	Newgrange Trainer / Philip D'Amato Jockey / Juan J. Hernandez Owner / David A. Bernsen, LLC, Little Red Feather Racing and Rockingham Ranch	Philip D'Amato	Juan J. Hernandez	David A. Bernsen, LLC, Little Red Feather Racing and Rockingham Ranch
02/04/2022	Express Train Trainer / John A. Shirreffs Jockey / Victor Espinoza Owner / C R K Stable LLC	John A. Shirreffs	Victor Espinoza	C R K Stable LLC
01/29/2021	Express Train Trainer / John A. Shirreffs Jockey / Juan J. Hernandez Owner / C R K Stable LLC	John A. Shirreffs	Juan J. Hernandez	C R K Stable LLC
01/31/2020	Midcourt Trainer / John A. Shirreffs Jockey / Victor Espinoza Owner / C R K Stable LLC	John A. Shirreffs	Victor Espinoza	C R K Stable LLC
02/01/2019	Battle of Midway Trainer / Jerry Hollendorfer Jockey / Flavien Prat Owner / Don Alberto Stable and WinStar Farm LLC	Jerry Hollendorfer	Flavien Prat	Don Alberto Stable and WinStar Farm LLC
02/02/2018	Accelerate Trainer / John W. Sadler Jockey / Victor Espinoza Owner / Hronis Racing LLC	John W. Sadler	Victor Espinoza	Hronis Racing LLC
12/31/2016	Midnight Storm Trainer / Philip D'Amato Jockey / Rafael Bejarano Owner / A Venneri Racing, Inc. and Little Red Feather Racing	Philip D'Amato	Rafael Bejarano	A Venneri Racing, Inc. and Little Red Feather Racing
01/08/2016	California Chrome Trainer / Art Sherman Jockey / Victor Espinoza Owner / California Chrome, LLC	Art Sherman	Victor Espinoza	California Chrome, LLC
01/09/2015	Hoppertunity Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Martin Garcia Owner / Watson, Karl, Pegram, Michael E. and Weitman, Paul	Bob Baffert	Martin Garcia	Watson, Karl, Pegram, Michael E. and Weitman, Paul
01/10/2014	Blueskiesnrainbows Trainer / Jerry Hollendorfer Jockey / Martin A. Pedroza Owner / Bad Boy Racing LLC and Whizway Farms	Jerry Hollendorfer	Martin A. Pedroza	Bad Boy Racing LLC and Whizway Farms
01/04/2013	Coil Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Martin Garcia Owner / Watson, Karl, Pegram, Michael E. and Weitman, Paul	Bob Baffert	Martin Garcia	Watson, Karl, Pegram, Michael E. and Weitman, Paul
01/06/2012	Uh Oh Bango Trainer / R. Kory Owens Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Triple AAA Ranch	R. Kory Owens	Mike E. Smith	Triple AAA Ranch
01/07/2011	Aggie Engineer Trainer / Patrick Gallagher Jockey / Joseph Talamo Owner / Williford, Ward and Roberta	Patrick Gallagher	Joseph Talamo	Williford, Ward and Roberta
01/08/2010	Neko Bay Trainer / John A. Shirreffs Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Moss, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome S.	John A. Shirreffs	Mike E. Smith	Moss, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome S.
01/09/2009	Cowboy Cal Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / McNair, Robert C. and Janice	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	McNair, Robert C. and Janice
01/11/2008	Zappa Trainer / John W. Sadler Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Barber, Gary and Cecil	John W. Sadler	Joel Rosario	Barber, Gary and Cecil
01/05/2007	Dixie Meister Trainer / Julio C. Canani Jockey / David Romero Flores Owner / Gary A. Tanaka	Julio C. Canani	David Romero Flores	Gary A. Tanaka
01/06/2006	High Limit Trainer / Robert J. Frankel Jockey / Patrick A. Valenzuela Owner / Gary and Mary West	Robert J. Frankel	Patrick A. Valenzuela	Gary and Mary West
01/07/2005	Congrats Trainer / Richard E. Mandella Jockey / Tyler Baze Owner / Claiborne Farm and Dilschneider, Adele B.	Richard E. Mandella	Tyler Baze	Claiborne Farm and Dilschneider, Adele B.
01/02/2004	Star Cross (ARG) Trainer / Darrell Vienna Jockey / Victor Espinoza Owner / E. A. Ranches	Darrell Vienna	Victor Espinoza	E. A. Ranches
01/03/2003	Congaree Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Stonerside Stable	Bob Baffert	Jerry D. Bailey	Stonerside Stable
01/04/2002	Wooden Phone Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / David Romero Flores Owner / Durant, Tom and Helzer, Marilyn and James E.	Bob Baffert	David Romero Flores	Durant, Tom and Helzer, Marilyn and James E.
01/06/2001	Freedom Crest Trainer / Richard Baltas Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Choi, Barbara and Nguyan, Calvin	Richard Baltas	Gary L. Stevens	Choi, Barbara and Nguyan, Calvin
01/15/2000	Dixie Dot Com Trainer / William J. Morey, Jr. Jockey / Patrick A. Valenzuela Owner / Chaiken, Carole and Don and Heller, Mr. and Mrs. Barton D.	William J. Morey, Jr.	Patrick A. Valenzuela	Chaiken, Carole and Don and Heller, Mr. and Mrs. Barton D.
01/09/1999	Silver Charm Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J.	Bob Baffert	Gary L. Stevens	Lewis, Robert B. and Beverly J.
01/09/1998	Hal's Pal (GB) Trainer / Ben D. A. Cecil Jockey / Brice Blanc Owner / Addison Racing, Ltd.	Ben D. A. Cecil	Brice Blanc	Addison Racing, Ltd.
01/11/1997	Kingdom Found Trainer / Rafael Becerra Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Dilbeck Family Trust	Rafael Becerra	Gary L. Stevens	Dilbeck Family Trust
01/14/1996	Alphabet Soup Trainer / David E. Hofmans Jockey / Chris W. Antley Owner / Ridder Thoroughbred Stable	David E. Hofmans	Chris W. Antley	Ridder Thoroughbred Stable
01/21/1995	Del Mar Dennis Trainer / J. Paco Gonzalez Jockey / Alex O. Solis Owner / McCaffery & Toffan	J. Paco Gonzalez	Alex O. Solis	McCaffery & Toffan
01/21/1994	Hill Pass Trainer / Jack C. Van Berg Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Brown & Ciavaglia & Shero et al	Jack C. Van Berg	Chris J. McCarron	Brown & Ciavaglia & Shero et al
01/23/1993	Jovial (GB) Trainer / Bruce L. Jackson Jockey / Mickey Walls Owner / Jackson & Swift	Bruce L. Jackson	Mickey Walls	Jackson & Swift
01/24/1992	Twilight Agenda Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Kent J. Desormeaux Owner / Moyglare Stud	D. Wayne Lukas	Kent J. Desormeaux	Moyglare Stud
02/02/1991	Farma Way Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Quarter B. Farm	D. Wayne Lukas	Gary L. Stevens	Quarter B. Farm
01/27/1990	Criminal Type Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Calumet Farm	D. Wayne Lukas	Chris J. McCarron	Calumet Farm
01/28/1989	On the Line Trainer / D. Wayne Lukas Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Klein E V	D. Wayne Lukas	Gary L. Stevens	Klein E V
01/30/1988	Super Diamond Trainer / Edwin Gregson Jockey / Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. Owner / Sahm R & Ramona	Edwin Gregson	Laffit A. Pincay, Jr.	Sahm R & Ramona
01/31/1987	Epidaurus Trainer / Charles E. Whittingham Jockey / Gary Baze Owner / Keck H B	Charles E. Whittingham	Gary Baze	Keck H B
01/24/1986	Precisionist Trainer / Leland Ross Fenstermaker Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Hooper F W	Leland Ross Fenstermaker	Chris J. McCarron	Hooper F W
01/25/1985	Hula Blaze Trainer / Noble Threewitt Jockey / Patrick A. Valenzuela Owner / R n H Racing Stable	Noble Threewitt	Patrick A. Valenzuela	R n H Racing Stable
02/03/1984	Danebo Trainer / Lazaro S. Barrera Jockey / Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. Owner / Jones Aaron U	Lazaro S. Barrera	Laffit A. Pincay, Jr.	Jones Aaron U
02/04/1983	Regal Falcon Trainer / Richard E. Mandella Jockey / Eddie J. Delahoussaye Owner / Sarkowsky & Wygod & Wyman	Richard E. Mandella	Eddie J. Delahoussaye	Sarkowsky & Wygod & Wyman
01/29/1982	Five Star Flight Trainer / Ben W. Perkins, Sr. Jockey / Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. Owner / Spencer-Willcox-Willcox-Willcox	Ben W. Perkins, Sr.	Laffit A. Pincay, Jr.	Spencer-Willcox-Willcox-Willcox
01/23/1981	Flying Paster Trainer / Gordon C. Campbell Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / Ridder B J	Gordon C. Campbell	Chris J. McCarron	Ridder B J
01/26/1980	Valdez Trainer / Lazaro S. Barrera Jockey / Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. Owner / Jones Aaron U & Marie	Lazaro S. Barrera	Laffit A. Pincay, Jr.	Jones Aaron U & Marie
01/27/1979	Mr. Redoy Trainer / A. T. Doyle Jockey / Angel Cordero, Jr. Owner / Yoder F J	A. T. Doyle	Angel Cordero, Jr.	Yoder F J
01/28/1978	Ancient Title Trainer / Keith L. Stucki Jockey / Darrel G. McHargue Owner / Kirkland Stable	Keith L. Stucki	Darrel G. McHargue	Kirkland Stable
01/28/1977	Uniformity Trainer / Willard L. Proctor Jockey / Fernando Toro Owner / Glen Hill Farm	Willard L. Proctor	Fernando Toro	Glen Hill Farm
02/06/1976	Lightning Mandate Trainer / Gary F. Jones Jockey / Sandy Hawley Owner / Golden Eagle Farm & Jones & McLeod	Gary F. Jones	Sandy Hawley	Golden Eagle Farm & Jones & McLeod