The Santa Paula Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually at the end of March at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. An event open to three-year-old fillies, it is contested over a distance of six and one half furlongs. The race was downgraded from Grade III status for 2011 by the American Graded Stakes Committee.Blood Horse: 2011 Graded Stakes: 13 Fewer Than '10
The Santa Paula Stakes was run at 7 furlongs for fillies and mares, age three and older, from 1968 through 1974.
There was no race held from 1975 through 1991, nor in 1993.
Records Speed record: (at current distance of furlongs) 1:14.61 - Magnificience (2007)
Most wins by a jockey: 4 – Alex Solis (1995, 1997, 2007, 2010)
Most wins by a trainer: 2 – Brian A. Mayberry (1992, 1994) 2 – David Hofmans (1996, 2001) 3 – Bob Baffert (2004, 2005, 2015)
Most wins by an owner: No owner has won this race more than once.
Winners Year Winner Age Jockey Trainer Owner Time2015Enchanting Lady3Martin GarciaBob BaffertKaleem Shah1:15.012014Uzziel3Tyler BazeMike PuypeJames & Tammy McKenney1:17.192011Mildly Offensive3Rafael BejaranoCarla GainesWarren B. Williamson1:15.702010Tanda3Alex SolisDan HendricksDream Stable1:14.362009Carlsbad3Tyler BazeJeff MullinsDennis Weir1:14.652008Lethal Heat3Gerry OlguinBarry AbramsBarry Abrams et al.1:14.912007Magnificience3Alex SolisBruce HeadleyJohn G. Sikura et al.1:14.612006Bettarun Fast3Aaron GryderVladimir CerinPatricia & Stephen Fitzpatrick1:15.082005No Bull Baby3Victor EspinozaBob BaffertPatti & Hal Earnhardt III1:15.792004Friendly Michelle3Tyler BazeBob BaffertEd Friendly1:17.342003Buffythecenterfold3Victor EspinozaMelvin F. StuteAllen Brian & Frank Stronach1:16.562002Bella Bellucci3Mike E. SmithNeil D. DrysdaleMichael Tabor 1:16.362001Starrer3Chris McCarronDavid HofmansGeorge Krikorian1:16.402000Abby Girl3Corey NakataniCraig DollaseStephan G. Herold 1:15.471999Perfect Six3David FloresWilliam Morey Jr.Chaiken & Heller, et al.1:15.411998Loveontheroad3Kent DesormeauxSanford ShulmanCharles & Clear Valley Stables1:16.071997Lavender3Alex Solis Ben D. A. CecilEst. Robert E. Hibbert1:16.341996Raw Gold3Chris Antley David Hofmans Ridder Stable1:15.631995Made To Perfection3Alex SolisDonald WarrenJohn S. Stonebraker et al. 1:16.241994Sardula3Ed DelahoussayeBrian A. MayberryAnn & Jerry Moss1:15.021993 Race not held1992Peaceful Road3Martin PedrozaBrian A. MayberrySiegel Family1:16.331976 – 1991 Race not held1974Viva La Vivi4Donald PierceHarold HodoshBrotman & Malibu Stable1:24.001973Tizna4Fernando ToroHenry M. MorenoRegal Enterprises, Inc.1:21.601972Convenience4Eddie Belmonte Willard L. Proctor Glen Hill Farm1:21.601971Duke's Little Gal4Robby KilbornJames I. NazworthyMrs. Orrin Tucker 1:23.201970Everything Lovely5Álvaro PinedaSidney MartinColin Campbell1:22.201969Guest Room4Walter BlumRoger LaurinTaylor's Purchase Farm1:25.401968Sharp Curve4Wayne HarrisLester HoltFred Astaire1:24.80
References
The 2008 Santa Paula Stakes at the NTRA