Santa Anita Derby 2026 Result: So Happy Wins at Santa Anita
So Happy won the Santa Anita Derby at Santa Anita on April 4, 2026, ridden by Mike Smith for trainer Mark Glatt. The win paid $16.60. Potente was second and Vitruvian Man third.
Race 10
Santa Anita Derby G1
Final| Fin | # | Horse · Jockey · Trainer | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | So HappyMike Smith · Mark Glatt | $16.60 | $5.80 | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 2 | PotenteJuan Hernandez · Bob Baffert | $3.20 | $2.80 | |
| 3rd | 3 | Vitruvian ManAntonio Fresu · Doug O'Neill | $7.60 |
Also ran
- Intrepido
- Start the Ride
- Cherokee Nation
- Robusta
Time 1:49.01Fractions :23.03 · :46.79 · 1:11.11 · 1:36.16
Exotic payoffs (5)
| Wager | Numbers | Base | Payoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exacta | 5-2 | 0¢ | $23.70 |
| Trifecta | 5-2-3 | 0¢ | $301.70 |
| Superfecta | 5-2-3-7 | 0¢ | $119.35 |
| Daily Double | 12-5 | 0¢ | $90.40 |
| Pick 3 | 7-12-5 | 0¢ | $73.00 |