What is the Santa Anita Sprint Championship?
The Santa Anita Sprint Championship is a prestigious Grade 2 horse race held annually at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California.
When is the Santa Anita Sprint Championship in 2026?
The 2026 Santa Anita Sprint Championship is scheduled to take place on September 28th.
Santa Anita Sprint Championship Winners
Notable winners of the Santa Anita Sprint Championship include Roy H, who won in 2017 and 2018, and Dr. Schivel, who took the title in 2021 and 2023. These winners have often gone on to achieve further success in their racing careers.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Santa Anita Sprint Championship | Juan J. Hernandez | Bob Baffert | SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Stonestreet Stables LLC, Bashor, Dianne, Masterson, Robert E., Waves Edge Capital LLC, Donovan, Catherine and Ryan, Tom J. | 1:09.00 |
| 2024 | Straight No Chaser | John R. Velazquez | Dan Blacker | MyRacehorse | 1:08.54 |
| 2023 | Dr. Schivel | Juan J. Hernandez | Mark Glatt | Red Baron's Barn LLC, Rancho Temescal LLC, Reeves Thoroughbred Racing and Branch, William A. | 1:08.49 |
| 2022 | Howbeit | Mike E. Smith | Mark Glatt | Blackchip Stables and Rooster Coup Racing | 1:10.15 |
| 2021 | Dr. Schivel | Flavien Prat | Mark Glatt | Red Baron's Barn LLC, Rancho Temescal LLC, Reeves Thoroughbred Racing and Branch, William A. | 1:09.44 |
| 2020 | C Z Rocket | Luis Saez | Peter Miller | Altamira Racing Stable, Madaket Stables LLC and Kagele, Tom | 1:09.14 |
The Santa Anita Sprint Championship is crucial because it serves as a Breeders' Cup Challenge Series race, granting the winner an automatic entry into the Breeders' Cup Sprint. This makes the race highly competitive and attracts top talent, enhancing its relevance in the world of horse racing and online horse betting.
