The Latest Breaking News from Santa Anita

Practical Move heads to Kentucky Derby after winning by a nose in Santa Anita Derby

LOS ANGELES — The dream continues.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 9, 2023

Bryce Miller: Third time is charmed for Del Mar, which will host Breeders' Cup in 2024

Horse racing's champion-crowning jewel is coming to Del Mar, again. The wads of cash, private jets and multi-colored passports will renew a blossoming love affair with the place "Where the Turf Meets the Surf."

Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2023

Breeders' Cup to return to Del Mar in 2024 for a third engagement

LOS ANGELES — The Breeders' Cup will be held in Southern California for the second straight time next year when the two-day event returns to Del Mar on Nov. 1-2. The announcement was made by the Breeders' Cup on Thursday. It will be held this year at Santa Anita on…

Los Angeles Times · Feb 23, 2023

Bryce Miller: Complicated case of horse racing trainer Peter Miller returns to Del Mar

DEL MAR, Calif. — Walking outside of his barn at Del Mar racetrack, one of the most successful and controversial horse racing trainers in Southern California turned to an owner ambling alongside.

Tribune News Service · Jul 22, 2022

Santa Anita to host the 40th Breeders' Cup next year

LOS ANGELES — The Breeders' Cup, horse racing's biggest event, has chosen Santa Anita to host its 40th anniversary event Nov. 3-4, 2023. It will be the 11th time the Arcadia track has been the host.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 21, 2022

Bob Baffert returns to Santa Anita Park after suspension expires

Trainer Bob Baffert woke up at 5 a.m. Sunday, much earlier than he has been getting up the last 90 days. He wanted to go back to a job he has enjoyed and excelled at for more than four decades.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 4, 2022

California Horse Racing Board issues complaint against trainer Richard Baltas for 47 horse racing violations

LOS ANGELES — In early May, Corey Martinez, who is in charge of Santa Anita’s video surveillance, was going through video of the stalls of horses entered to race on May 8, just double-checking whether the last administration of Lasix was within the time guidelines.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 22, 2022

Santa Anita Derby appears to be a victim of its own success

LOS ANGELES — As horse racing enters its final weekend of major Kentucky Derby prep races, all eyes are on the Santa Anita Derby, with a look to both the quality and quantity of the field. It seems the race has become a victim of its own success.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 9, 2022