Thor's Echo S. 2026 Result: Big City Lights Wins at Santa Anita
Big City Lights won the Thor's Echo S. at Santa Anita on May 23, 2026, ridden by Kazushi Kimura for trainer Richard Mandella. The win paid $3.80. Book Smart was second and Thirsty Rebel third.
Race 3
Thor's Echo S. stakes
Final| Fin | # | Horse · Jockey · Trainer | Win | Place | Show |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Big City LightsKazushi Kimura · Richard Mandella | $3.80 | $2.80 | $2.10 |
| 2nd | 6 | Book SmartMike Smith · Robert Hess Jr. | $4.80 | $4.20 | |
| 3rd | 2 | Thirsty RebelAbel Lezcano · Doug O'Neill | $6.80 |
Also ran
- Drop Um
- Uncle Chilly
- Lonesome Stew
Time 1:09.32Fractions :22.54 · :44.62 · :57.04Scratched Pure Madness
Exotic payoffs (5)
| Wager | Numbers | Base | Payoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exacta | 5-6 | $2 | $9.00 |
| Trifecta | 5-6-2 | $1 | $74.20 |
| Superfecta | 5-6-2-4 | 10¢ | $26.25 |
| Daily Double | 6-5 | $2 | $5.00 |
| Pick 3 | 9-6-5 | $2 | $34.60 |