What is the Zenyatta Stakes?
The Zenyatta Stakes is a prestigious Grade 2 horse race held annually at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. For fillies and mares, age three and older with a distance of one and one-sixteenth miles on dirt.
When is the Zenyatta Stakes in 2026?
The 2026 Zenyatta Stakes is scheduled to take place on September 28th.
Zenyatta Stakes Winners
The Zenyatta Stakes has produced some remarkable champions over the years. Among the most memorable are Beholder, who captured the race three consecutive times from 2013 to 2015, and Zenyatta, who secured victories in 2008, 2009, and 2010. In recognition of Zenyatta’s dominance, the event, originally called the Lady’s Secret Stakes, was later renamed in her honor. Many winners of this race have continued on to achieve significant success in their racing careers.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Cavalieri | Juan J. Hernandez | Bob Baffert | Speedway Stables LLC | 1:42.64 |
| 2024 | Sugar Fish | Tyler Baze | Jeff Mullins | Sweetwater Stable and By Talla Racing LLC | 1:43.53 |
| 2023 | Adare Manor | Juan J. Hernandez | Bob Baffert | Michael Lund Petersen | 1:43.70 |
| 2022 | Midnight Memories | Ramon A. Vazquez | Bob Baffert | Pegram, Michael E., Watson, Karl and Weitman, Paul | 1:45.70 |
| 2021 | Private Mission | Flavien Prat | Bob Baffert | Baoma Corp | 1:43.77 |
| 2020 | Harvest Moon | Flavien Prat | Simon Callaghan | Bamford, Alice and Tabor, Michael B. | 1:43.30 |
The Zenyatta Stakes is crucial because it serves as a Breeders' Cup Challenge Series race, granting the winner an automatic entry into the Breeders' Cup Distaff. This makes the race highly competitive and attracts top talent, enhancing its relevance in the world of horse racing and online horse betting.
