Meet the Contenders 2026 San Felipe Stakes
Brant, the $3 million OBS March juvenile, aired on debut at Del Mar (Photo by Horsephotos.com)
March 4th, 2026
Meet the horses running in the 2025 San Felipe (G2) at Santa Anita. 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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TwinSpires
#1 Flashy Fritz *
Pro: Relative experience not an issue with eight prior starts.
Con: Has lost the last two for $20,000-25,000 claiming tags; no thanks.
Start the Ride wins the California Chrome Cal Cup Derby at Santa Anita. (Photo by Horsephotos.com)
#2 Start the Ride ***
Pro: Showed notable improvement in Cal Cup Derby; less exposed than some others.
Con: Has faced only California-breds to this point.
Secured Freedom broke his maiden on opening day at Santa Anita (Photo by Horsephotos.com)
#3 Secured Freedom ***
Pro: Non-threatening third in Robert B. Lewis (G3) but eligible to improve.
Con: Comfortably outrun by So Happy in their mutual debut.
Brant, the $3 million OBS March juvenile, aired on debut at Del Mar (Photo by Horsephotos.com)
#4 Brant *****
Pro: A leading two-year-old from last season enjoys a big class edge here.
Con: Slow to wind up after winter break and might prove a bit short.
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Potente winning his debut at Santa Anita (Photo by Horsephotos.com)
#5 Potente ***
Pro: Costly Into Mischief colt prevailed as expected in debut for Baffert.
Con: This race and distance will be far more challenging, given his inexperience.
So Happy wins the San Vicente Stakes at Santa Anita. (Photo by Benoit Photo)
#6 So Happy *****
Pro: Unbeaten in two starts and sharp victor of San Vicente (G2).
Con: Two-turn ability unknown and by a champion sprinter.
Robusta wins at Santa Anita. (Photo by Benoit Photo)
#7 Robusta **
Pro: One of the few entries with a prior win around two turns.
Con: Made a hasty retreat in Robert B. Lewis; class in doubt.
