2024 results of santa anita Santa Anita hosted a total of 55 stakes races during the meet, with 28 of them being graded stakes. The most prestigious of these races was the $6 million Breeders' Cup Classic (G1), which was won by Flightline in a dominating performance. Other notable stakes winners included Country Grammer in the $1 million Santa Anita Handicap (G1), and Eda in the $400,000 Santa Anita Oaks (G1). Jockeys Flavien Prat won his third consecutive Santa Anita riding title with 100 victories, becoming the first jockey to accomplish this feat since Corey Nakatani in 1994-1995. Prat also won the leading rider award at the Del Mar meet, making him the first jockey to win leading rider titles at both meets in the same year since Victor Espinoza in 2014. Umberto Rispoli finished second in the standings with 65 wins, while Juan Hernandez finished third with 59 wins. Rispoli won the leading apprentice jockey title with 35 victories. Trainers Bob Baffert won his record-breaking 13th training title at Santa Anita with 70 victories, breaking a tie with the late Charlie Whittingham. John Sadler finished second with 48 wins, while Phil D'Amato finished third with 45 wins.
Owners Hronis Racing won their fifth leading owner title at Santa Anita with 27 victories. They also led all owners in earnings with $3,537,520. Reddam Racing finished second with 14 wins, while Baoma Corporation finished third with 13 wins. The track also set a new record for total handle on a single race day, with $30,058,012 being wagered on Santa Anita Derby day. The previous record was set in 2019 with $29,050,847. Santa Anita's all-sources average daily attendance was 10,112, up from 9,043 in 2021-2022. The track also set a new record for total attendance on a single race day, with 41,212 fans attending Santa Anita Derby day. In summary, the 2022-2023 Santa Anita meet was one for the record books, with new records set in handle, attendance, and stakes race victories. Congratulations to all the winners, and here's to another great meet next year! The 2022-2023 Santa Anita meet has come to a close, and it was one for the record books! Here are the highlights: Stakes Races
Jockeys Flavien Prat won his third consecutive Santa Anita riding title with 100 victories, becoming the first jockey to accomplish this feat since Corey Nakatani in 1994-1995. Prat also won the leading rider award at the Del Mar meet, making him the first jockey to win leading rider titles at both meets in the same year since Victor Espinoza in 2014. Umberto Rispoli finished second in the standings with 65 wins, while Juan Hernandez finished third with 59 wins. Rispoli won the leading apprentice jockey title with 35 victories. Bob Baffert won his record-breaking 13th training title at Santa Anita with 70 victories, breaking a tie with the late Charlie Whittingham. John Sadler finished second with 48 wins, while Phil D'Amato finished third with 45 wins. Owners Hronis Racing won their fifth leading owner title at Santa Anita with 27 victories. They also led all owners in earnings with $3,537,520. Reddam Racing finished second with 14 wins, while Baoma Corporation finished third with 13 wins.
Santa Anita set a new track record for average daily handle, with $11,011,111 being wagered on average per day. The previous record was set in 2003 with $10,847,522. The track also set a new record for total handle on a single race day, with $30,058,012 being wagered on Santa Anita Derby day. The previous record was set in 2019 with $29,050,847. Santa Anita's all-sources average daily attendance was 10,112, up from 9,043 in 2021-2022. The track also set a new record for total attendance on a single race day, with 41,212 fans attending Santa Anita Derby day. In summary, the 2022-2023 Santa Anita meet was one for the record books, with new records set in handle, attendance, and stakes race victories. Congratulations to all the winners, and here's to another great meet next year!
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