Grade 1 · Santa Anita

2026 Santa Anita Derby Results

So Happy won the 2026 Santa Anita Derby at Santa Anita, ridden by Mike Smith for trainer Mark Glatt.

2026 Santa Anita Derby winner

So Happy

Jockey
Mike Smith
Trainer
Mark Glatt
Final time
1:49.01
Distance
1 1/8 Miles · Dirt

How the 2026 Santa Anita Derby was won

So Happy won in 1:49.01.

Mike Smith rode So Happy for trainer Mark Glatt. Mike Smith also won the Santa Anita Derby in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2022.

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Previous Santa Anita Derby winners

  • 2025JournalismUmberto Rispoli · Michael McCarthy
  • 2024StrongholdAntonio Fresu · Philip D'Amato
  • 2023Practical MoveRamon Vazquez · Tim Yakteen
  • 2022TaibaMike Smith · Tim Yakteen
  • 2021Rock Your WorldUmberto Rispoli · John Sadler
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Results from public race records, checked October 2026. For entertainment purposes only.