The current leaders at Santa Anita in terms of jockeys are Juan Hernandez with 43 wins, followed closely by Flavien Prat with 42 wins. Among trainers, Mark Glatt leads with 27 wins, followed by Bob Baffert with 23 wins. There are upcoming stakes races at Santa Anita, including the Grade III San Carlos Stakes and the Wilshire Stakes.
Two Baffert-trained 3-year-olds have the opportunity to qualify for the Kentucky Derby in Grade I races at Oaklawn Park and Gulfstream Park. The lineup for the Santa Anita Derby on April 5 will be set soon, with Journalism and Citizen Bull expected to be the stars of the race. Kazushi Kimura made a strong return to racing after recovering from a leg fracture, riding winners at Santa Anita.
Los Alamitos stewards took action against trainer Monty Arrossa after horses tested positive for a banned drug, ordering redistributions of prize money. The Breeders’ Cup will continue to be shown on NBC, Peacock, and the USA Network through 2030. Washington’s Emerald Downs track may face closure in 2026 if the legislature doesn’t help cover increased fees to the national Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority.
