Santa Anita Derby
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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.
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.
Fastest Time (since 1976): 55:49
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 4 1/2 lengths
| Date | Past Winner | Trainer | Jockey | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/13/2025 | Motorious (GB)
| Philip D'Amato | Antonio Fresu | Anthony Fanticola |
| 05/25/2024 | Mucho Del Oro
| Doug F. O'Neill | Kyle Frey | Purple Rein Racing |
| 05/26/2023 | Fast Buck
| Cesar DeAlba | Hector Isaac Berrios | Zephyr Racing LLC, Cruz, Peter and De Alba, Cesar |
| 05/28/2022 | Bran (FR)
| John W. Sadler | Juan J. Hernandez | Hronis Racing LLC |
| 05/28/2021 | Bombard | Richard E. Mandella | Flavien Prat | Bass II, Perry R., Bass, Ramona S., Dilschneider, Adele B. and Hancock, II, Waddell W. |
| 05/22/2020 | Wildman Jack
| Doug F. O'Neill | Mike E. Smith | W. C. Racing |
| 05/24/2019 | Eddie Haskell
| Mark Glatt | Kent J. Desormeaux | Wood, Philip J. and Hailey, Jim |
| 02/23/2018 | Conquest Tsunami
| Peter Miller | Victor Espinoza | Gary Barber |
| 05/26/2017 | Stormy Liberal
| Peter Miller | Norberto Arroyo, Jr. | Rockingham Ranch |
| 04/01/2016 | Guns Loaded
| Doug F. O'Neill | Rafael Bejarano | Westside Rentals.com, Haymes, Neil, Rodriguez, Leo, and Rothblum, Steve |
| 04/18/2015 | Get Happy Mister
| Mark D. Tsagalakis | Tyler Baze | Annette Bishop |
| 04/12/2014 | Sweet Swap
| John W. Sadler | Joseph Talamo | Hronis Racing LLC |
| 04/19/2013 | Chips All In
| Jeff Mullins | Tyler Baze | Everest, Jean, O'Brien, John, Valdez, Danny and Turpin, Michelle |
| 04/20/2012 | California Flag
| Brian J. Koriner | Joseph Talamo | Card, Barbara, E-Racing.Com, Fradkin, John and Jacobsen, Kevin |
| 04/15/2011 | Regally Ready
| Steven M. Asmussen | Mike E. Smith | Vinery Stables |
| 04/16/2010 | Mr Gruff
| Ronald W. Ellis | Joel Rosario | Gary Broad |
| 04/17/2009 | Mr Gruff
| Ronald W. Ellis | Joel Rosario | Gary Broad |
| 04/18/2008 | Stoneside (IRE)
| Julio C. Canani | Martin A. Pedroza | Marsha Naify |
| 04/20/2007 | Bonfante
| Ronald L. McAnally | Aaron T. Gryder | Frankfurt Stables and Tenbrink, Eugene |
| 04/21/2006 | Pure as Gold
| Doug F. O'Neill | Patrick A. Valenzuela | Keh, L. Steve, Richmond, Robert and O'Neill, Dennis |
| 04/17/2005 | Shadow of Illinois
| Anthony K. Saavedra | Mark Guidry | Sivage, W. D. and Ella |
| 04/17/2004 | Glick
| Jeff Mullins | Alex O. Solis | Robert D. Bone |
| 04/18/2003 | Speak in Passing
| Robert J. Frankel | David Romero Flores | Juddmonte |
| 04/20/2002 | Malabar Gold
| Ronald W. Ellis | Chris J. McCarron | B. Wayne Hughes |
| 04/15/2001 | Lake William
| Richard E. Mandella | Victor Espinoza | Moss, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome S. |
| 04/23/2000 | El Cielo
| Craig Dollase | Jose Valdivia, Jr. | Carr, Larry, Miller Trust, D and P Webber Trust, et al |
| 04/16/1999 | Naninja
| Mike R. Mitchell | Chris J. McCarron | Horton, Wes R., Merhab, Marlin and Nance, Ed |
| 04/17/1998 | Labeeb (GB)
| Neil D. Drysdale | Kent J. Desormeaux | Sh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum |
| 04/19/1997 | Sandtrap
| Ben D. A. Cecil | Alex O. Solis | Estate of Robert E. Hibbert |
| 04/21/1996 | Ski Dancer
| Gary F. Jones | Gary L. Stevens | Kallenberg Thoroughbreds, Inc. |
| 04/14/1995 | Finder's Fortune
| Darrell Vienna | Patrick A. Valenzuela | Milch & Silverman |
| 04/22/1994 | Rapan Boy (AUS)
| Gary F. Jones | Gary L. Stevens | Huthart & Moore |
| 04/16/1993 | Exemplary Leader
| Brian A. Mayberry | Martin A. Pedroza | Jan, Mace & Samantha Siegel |
| 04/24/1992 | Heart of Joy
| Gary F. Jones | Chris J. McCarron | Golden Eagle Farm |
| 04/19/1991 | Forest Glow
| Brad MacDonald | Julio A. Garcia | Bell John A III |
| 04/20/1990 | Coastal Voyage
| Ronald L. McAnally | Alex O. Solis | Red Tree Farm |
| 04/21/1989 | Mazilier
| Edwin Gregson | Patrick A. Valenzuela | Juddmonte Farms |
| 04/22/1988 | Caballo de Oro
| Lewis A. Cenicola | Rafael Q. Meza | Ascanio & Fer & Zankich |
| 04/17/1987 | Bolder Than Bold
| Charles E. Whittingham | Gary Baze | Bradley & Chandler & Whittingham |
| 04/18/1986 | Estate
| Jack C. Van Berg | Antonio Lopez Castanon | Norton T E |
| 04/19/1985 | Champagne Bid
| Randy Winick | Ray Sibille | Saddle Hill Farm |
| 04/20/1984 | Champagne Bid
| Randy Winick | Ray Sibille | Saddle Hill Farm |
| 04/22/1983 | Chinook Pass
| Laurie N. Anderson | Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. | Hi Yu Stable |
| 04/16/1982 | Shagbark
| Robert J. Frankel | Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. | Ritt Mr-Mrs M |
| 04/17/1981 | Syncopate
| Ronald L. McAnally | Don Pierce | Elmendorf |
| 03/28/1980 | Dragon Command (NZ)
| Michael C. Whittingham | Eddie J. Delahoussaye | Allan & Lee |
| 03/30/1979 | Bywayofchicago
| Thomas A. Pratt | Darrel G. McHargue | Fluor & Port |
| 03/31/1978 | Maheras
| Lin Wheeler | Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. | Bissias & Cristofi |
| 04/01/1977 | Mark's Place
| Ronald L. McAnally | Sandy Hawley | Bird B D |
| 04/02/1976 | Pay Tribute
| Ronald L. McAnally | Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. | Elmendorf |
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