What is the Goodwood Stakes?
The Goodwood Stakes is a prestigious Grade 1 horse race held annually at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. It has been run at Santa Anita Park annually since 1982.
When is the Goodwood Stakes in 2025?
The 2025 Goodwood Stakes is scheduled to take place on September 27th.
Goodwood Stakes Winners
Notable winners of the Goodwood Stakes include Game On Dude, who won in 2011 and 2012, and Slow Down Andy, who took the title in 2023. These winners have often gone on to achieve further success in their racing careers.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Nevada Beach | Mike E. Smith | Bob Baffert | Pegram, Michael E., Watson, Karl and Weitman, Paul | 1:48.43 |
| 2024 | Subsanador | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Richard E. Mandella | Wathnan Racing US | 1:48.68 |
| 2023 | Slow Down Andy | Mario Gutierrez | Doug F. O'Neill | Reddam Racing LLC | 1:47.62 |
| 2022 | Defunded | Edwin A. Maldonado | Bob Baffert | Muhaideb Abdullah Almuhaideb, HDB Racing Stable | 1:49.38 |
| 2021 | Medina Spirit | John R. Velazquez | Bob Baffert | Zedan Racing Stables, Inc. | 1:49.67 |
| 2020 | Improbable | Drayden Van Dyke | Bob Baffert | WinStar Farm LLC, CHC, Inc. and SF Racing LLC | 1:49.10 |
The Goodwood Stakes is crucial because it serves as a Breeders' Cup Challenge Series race, granting the winner an automatic entry into the Breeders' Cup Classic. This makes the race highly competitive and attracts top talent, enhancing its relevance in the world of horse racing and online horse betting.
