LIVE Santa Anita Derby 2026: entries, picks, odds, betting tips, and more
So Happy wins the Santa Anita Derby at Santa Anita. (Photo by Benoit Photo)
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The Santa Anita Derby 2026 has arrived and we are here and ready for it! We'll be here throughout to give you up to minute information on Santa Anita Derby 2026 entries, odds, picks, betting tips, and much more.
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Congratulations to So Happy for winning the Santa Anita Derby and making their way to the Kentucky Derby that first weekend in May! Congratulations to all the winners of tonight's 100-point races.
So Happy takes the Santa Anita Derby!
The Santa Anita Derby marks the last 100-point race of this Derby season! Who is your best bet? Check out these odds below and place those bets with TwinSpires.
Further Ado conquered the Blue Grass, winning by 11-lengths, which is the longest length in 20 years for the Blue Grass Stakes.
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Meet the horses running in the 2026 Santa Anita Derby (G1) at Santa Anita on April 4. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential. The star rating of 1 to 5 represents the opportunity to perform well. Be sure to follow these contenders by adding them to your Stable Alerts.
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A high-quality and well-matched group of seven sophomores will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Santa Anita dirt in Saturday’s $500,000 Santa Anita Derby (G1). The 2026 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series contest will reward the top five finishers with qualifying points on a 100-50-25-15-10 structure.
Santa Anita Derby Picks
- #7 Intrepido
- #2 Potente
- #1 Cherokee Nation
- #4 Robusta
Santa Anita Derby Wagers
Santa Anita Deby Post Time
What are the post times for the 2026 Santa Anita Derby?
Knowing when the Santa Derby is important to place those best bets. Post time for the 2026 Santa Anita Derby is at 7:46 PM ET.
Santa Anita Derby 2026 Entries
There are many key contenders for the Santa Anita Derby. So what horses are running in the Santa Anita Derby? Here is your Santa Anita Derby field for today.
| Post | Horses |
| 1 | Cherokee Nation |
| 2 | Potente |
| 3 | Vitruvian Man |
| 4 | Robusta |
| 5 | So Happy |
| 6 | Start the Ride |
| 7 | Intrepido |
Santa Anita Derby picks
What are some horses to watch in the Santa Anita Derby? Here are some expert picks for Santa Anita races and the best horse racing predictions for Santa Anita.
Santa Anita Derby odds
Who is favored to win the Santa Anita Derby
Compare these odds for the top Santa Anita Derby contenders and don't forget to take advantage of our Santa Anita Derby betting tips above.
Santa Anita Derby official results today
Who won the Santa Anita Derby 2026?
Winner: TBD
When is the Santa Anita Derby?
The Santa Anita Derby is scheduled for 7:42 PM ET. You can easily watch the 2026 Santa Anita Derby with a TwinSpires account at TwinSpires.com.
Who won the Santa Anita Derby in 2025?
The winner of the Santa Anita Derby in 2025 was Journalism, who went on to finish 2nd in the 2025 Kentucky Derby.
How much is the purse for the 2026 Santa Anita Derby?
The purse for the 2026 Santa Anita Derby is $500,000!
Where to bet on the Santa Anita Derby
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