City of Hope Mile Stakes

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2026 City of Hope Mile Stakes Odds & Race Information

The 2026 City of Hope Mile Stakes takes place Saturday, September 26 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. The Grade II race is contested at 1 mile on turf for 3-year-olds and up and carries a $200,000 purse. The winner earns an automatic berth in the 2026 Breeders' Cup Mile through the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series.

DateSaturday, September 26, 2026
TrackSanta Anita Park
Race3
Distance1 mile
SurfaceTurf
GradeGrade II
Purse$200,000
Age3-year-olds and up
Breeders' Cup QualifierWin and You're In - Breeders' Cup Mile
Post Time2:06 PM ET

# Horse Jockey Trainer Odds
1 Teao Paco Lopez John Sadler 6-1
2 El Potente Hector Barrios Dan Blacker 9-5
3 Cabo Spirit Mike Smith George Papapadromou 6-1
4 Detain Juan Hernandez Michael McCarthy 8-1
5 Irish Aces Joel Rosario Brendan Walsh 6-1
6 King of Gosford Umberto Rispoli Phil D’Amato 8-5

Last Updated on 09/23/2026

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Why Bet the City of Hope Mile Stakes?

The City of Hope Mile Stakes is one of the leading late-season turf mile races in California. The Grade II event is contested over 1 mile on the Santa Anita turf course and brings together older turf milers competing for a $200,000 purse.

The race carries added importance as a Breeders' Cup Challenge Series event. The winner receives an automatic berth in the 2026 Breeders' Cup Mile, making the City of Hope Mile one of the final major opportunities for North American turf milers to secure a place in the World Championships.

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City of Hope Mile Stakes History & Notable Winners

The City of Hope Mile has been a fixture of the Santa Anita autumn stakes program for decades. The race was originally known as the Colonel F. W. Koester Handicap and later the Oak Tree Mile before adopting its current name in honor of City of Hope.

Notable winners include Mo Forza, Johannes, Beyond Brilliant, Hong Kong Harry and Sharp Samurai. Johannes won consecutive editions in 2024 and 2025, matching Mo Forza's back-to-back victories in 2020 and 2021.

Johannes won the 2025 City of Hope Mile under jockey Umberto Rispoli for trainer Tim Yakteen, completing the 1-mile turf race in 1:34.13.

YearWinnerJockeyTime
2025JohannesUmberto Rispoli1:34.13
2024JohannesUmberto Rispoli1:32.45
2023Hong Kong Harry (IRE)Juan J. Hernandez1:33.77
2022Beyond BrilliantVictor Espinoza1:32.61
2021Mo ForzaFlavien Prat1:32.45

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City of Hope Mile Stakes FAQ

When is the City of Hope Mile Stakes in 2026?

The 2026 City of Hope Mile Stakes is scheduled for Saturday, September 26 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California.

What is the distance of the City of Hope Mile Stakes?

The City of Hope Mile Stakes is contested at 1 mile on turf.

What is the City of Hope Mile Stakes purse?

The 2026 City of Hope Mile Stakes carries a $200,000 purse.

Who can run in the City of Hope Mile Stakes?

The City of Hope Mile Stakes is open to Thoroughbreds 3 years old and up.

Are the 2026 City of Hope Mile Stakes entries confirmed?

Final entries for the 2026 City of Hope Mile Stakes have not yet been confirmed. The field, post positions, jockeys and official odds will be updated once Santa Anita Park publishes the final race card.

Who is the favorite in the 2026 City of Hope Mile Stakes?

The favorite for the 2026 City of Hope Mile Stakes can be identified in the latest odds table above.

What are the latest City of Hope Mile Stakes odds?

The latest 2026 City of Hope Mile Stakes odds are listed in the odds table above and will be updated as race-day prices change.

What is the City of Hope Mile Stakes?

The City of Hope Mile Stakes is a Grade II turf race for horses 3 years old and up held at Santa Anita Park. The race is contested at 1 mile and carries a $200,000 purse in 2026.

Where is the City of Hope Mile Stakes held?

The City of Hope Mile Stakes is held at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California.

Is the City of Hope Mile Stakes a Breeders' Cup Win and You're In race?

Yes. The 2026 City of Hope Mile Stakes is part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge Series, and the winner receives an automatic berth in the Breeders' Cup Mile.

How do I bet the City of Hope Mile Stakes?

You can bet the City of Hope Mile Stakes online at BUSR. Create an account, fund your account, select Santa Anita Park, choose the City of Hope Mile Stakes and place your wager. BUSR also offers a 10% horse betting rebate paid daily on selected wagers.

Who won the City of Hope Mile Stakes in 2025?

Johannes won the 2025 City of Hope Mile Stakes under jockey Umberto Rispoli for trainer Tim Yakteen, completing the 1-mile turf race in 1:34.13.

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