Grade 1 · Santa Anita

2023 Santa Anita Derby Results

Practical Move won the 2023 Santa Anita Derby at Santa Anita, ridden by Ramon Vazquez for trainer Tim Yakteen.

2023 Santa Anita Derby winner

Practical Move

Jockey
Ramon Vazquez
Trainer
Tim Yakteen
Final time
1:48.69
Distance
1 1/8 Miles · Dirt

How the 2023 Santa Anita Derby was won

Practical Move won in 1:48.69.

Ramon Vazquez rode Practical Move for trainer Tim Yakteen. Tim Yakteen also trained the winner in 2022.

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Previous Santa Anita Derby winners

  • 2022TaibaMike Smith · Tim Yakteen
  • 2021Rock Your WorldUmberto Rispoli · John Sadler
  • 2020Honor A. P.Mike Smith · John Shirreffs
  • 2019RoadsterMike Smith · Bob Baffert
  • 2018JustifyMike Smith · Bob Baffert
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Results from public race records, checked October 2026. For entertainment purposes only.