Santa Anita 2022-23 Classic Meet Schedule and Grade 1 Stakes

The Santa Anita Winter/Spring meet has a new name this season as the Classic Meet begins Dec. 26, 2022 and runs through June 18, 2023. The Thursday-Sunday schedule runs to April 9 and will also include holiday racing on the Mondays of Dec. 26, Jan. 2, Jan. 16 and Feb. 20.

Following a brief respite in the spring, live racing will return for a 25-day meet on April 22 and run through June 18.

FanDuel Racing has you covered for the biggest races, including a total of 93 stakes worth $17.5 million with 58 graded stakes. That includes 10 Grade 1 races with three on Opening Day (Dec. 26) and the $750,000 Santa Anita Derby on April 8.

Santa Anita Grade 1 Races

1. $300,000 La Brea Stakes (Dec. 26)

3-year-old fillies - 7 furlongs

2. $300,000 RUNHAPPY Malibu Stakes (Dec. 26)

3-year-olds - 7 furlongs

3. $300,000 American Oaks (Dec. 26)

3-year-old fillies - 1 1/4 miles

4. $500,000 Santa Anita Handicap (March 4)

Older horses 4 & up - 1 1/4 miles

5. $500,000 Frank E. Kilroe Mile (March 4)

Older horses 4 & up - 1 mile on the turf

6. $500,000 Beholder Mile (March 11)

Older fillies & mares 4 & up - 1 mile

7. $750,000 RUNHAPPY Santa Anita Derby (April 8)

3-year-olds - 1 1/8 miles

8. $500,000 Shoemaker Mile (May 29)

3-year-olds & up - 1 mile on the turf

9. $400,000 Hollywood Gold Cup (May 29)

3-year-olds & up - 1 1/4 miles

10. $400,000 Gamely (May 29)

Fillies & Mares - 1 1/8 miles on the turf