Santa Maria S. 2026 Result: Simply Joking Wins at Santa Anita
Simply Joking won the Santa Maria S. at Santa Anita on April 19, 2026, ridden by Emisael Jaramillo for trainer Michael McCarthy. The win paid $3.60. Nafisa was second and Lemon Muffin third.
Race 8
Santa Maria S. G3
Final| Fin | # | Horse · Jockey · Trainer | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Simply JokingEmisael Jaramillo · Michael McCarthy | $3.60 | $2.10 | |
| 2nd | 5 | NafisaJuan Hernandez · Bob Baffert | $2.20 | ||
| 3rd | 2 | Lemon MuffinAntonio Fresu · Patrick Gallagher |
Also ran
- Catalina Cocktail
Time 1:42.38Fractions :23.25 · :46.65 · 1:10.44 · 1:35.73Scratched Syntax
Exotic payoffs (4)
| Wager | Numbers | Base | Payoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exacta | 4-5 | $2 | $2.50 |
| Trifecta | 4-5-2 | $1 | $3.00 |
| Daily Double | 10-4 | $2 | $15.40 |
| Pick 3 | 7-10-4 | $2 | $18.20 |