What are San Felipe Stakes?
The San Felipe Stakes is an annual Grade 2 horse race for three-year-olds held at Santa Anita Park in California. This race is part of the Road to the Kentucky Derby series, offering qualifying points to top finishers aiming for a spot in the Kentucky Derby.
The race covers a distance of 1 1/16 miles (8.5 furlongs) on dirt. It is one of the most anticipated events for racing enthusiasts and is a popular race for online horse betting..
When do the San Felipe Stakes take place in 2025?
The San Felipe Stakes is scheduled to take place on March 2nd. It will serve as an important stepping stone for horses hoping to qualify for the Kentucky Derby.
San Felipe Stakes Winners
Notable winners of the San Felipe Stakes include legendary horses like Sunday Silence (1989), who went on to win the Road to the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, and California Chrome (2014), who achieved fame by winning both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness.
Other standout winners include Fusaichi Pegasus (2000), known for his exceptional career, and Affirmed (1978), the last Triple Crown winner of his era. These legendary horses have cemented the San Felipe Stakes as a proving ground for future champions, attracting attention from both bettors and racing enthusiasts, especially in online horse betting.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2024 | Imagination | Frankie Dettori | Bob Baffert | SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables LLC, Stonestreet Stables LLC, Dianne Bashor, Robert E. Masterson, Waves Edge Capital LLC, Donovan, Catherine & Tom J. Rya | 1:44.55 |
| 2023 | Practical Move | Ramon A. Vazquez | Richard Mandella | Spendthrift Farm & MyRacehorse | 1:43.96 |
| 2022 | Forbidden Kingdom | Juan J. Hernandez | Doug O'Neill | Reddam Racing | 1:50.16 |
| 2021 | Life Is Good | Mike E. Smith | Bob Baffert | WinStar Farm & China Horse Club | 1:42.18 |
| 2020 | Authentic | Drayden Van Dyke | Bob Baffert | SF Racing LLC, Starlight Racing | 1:43.56 |
The San Felipe Stakes is part of the Road to the Kentucky Derby, offering qualifying points to the top four finishers (50-20-10-5). This makes it a pivotal race for horses aiming to secure a spot in the Kentucky Derby, making it highly relevant for racing strategies and online horse betting alike.
