The San Luis Rey Stakes is a Grade 3 American Thoroughbred horse race for horses aged four and older, contested over 1 1/2 miles on the turf at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. It is one of the premier long-distance turf races on the West Coast and typically attracts seasoned stayers specializing in extended grass routes.
The 2026 San Luis Rey Stakes is scheduled for March 21 at Santa Anita Park, carrying a purse of $100,000 and run over 1 1/2 miles on the turf.
In the 2025 San Luis Rey Stakes, Atitlan captured the Grade 3 turf marathon at Santa Anita Park, demonstrating strong late acceleration over the 1 1/2-mile distance. The race has historically featured accomplished turf routers and remains a key event for horses targeting longer graded turf contests later in the season.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Attilan | Hector Isaac Berrios | John A. Shirreffs | 2:24.73 |
| 2024 | Missed the Cut | Antonio Fresu | John W. Sadler | 2:26.98 |
| 2023 | Coffee Naught | Umberto Rispoli | Michael W. McCarthy | 2:24.87 |
| 2022 | Acclimate | Ricardo Gonzalez | Philip D'Amato | 2:25.40 |
| 2021 | United | Flavien Prat | Richard E. Mandella | 2:25.51 |
| 2020 | Ward 'n Jerry | Flavien Prat | Mike Puype | 2:28.67 |
