Santa Anita Handicap Santa Anita Handicap Share: share on facebook share on twitter share on linkedin email this article On Saturday, March 7, 2020, Hronis Racing’s Combatant won the $600,000 Santa Anita Handicap (G1) at Santa Anita Park, giving Hronis Racing and trainer John Sadler a record third straight victory in the historic event. No matter if you’re looking for past Santa Anita Handicap contenders, odds, news, past winners, results and payouts, picks and tips, or handicapping advice, you will find the most updated information here. 2020 BIG ‘CAP RESULTS AND PAYOUTS Trained by John Sadler and ridden by Joel Rosario, Combatant stalked wide behind the early leader Brown Storm. He inched forward in the far turn and emerged at the top of the stretch with a slim lead, then fought gamely to keep everyone at bay before winning the 1 1/4-mile event over the fast main track in a final time of 2:02.32. Read the full race recap HERE, along with the finishing order, results, and payouts below. Also, click the button below to download our 2020 Santa Anita Big ‘Cap Wagering Guide and see how we did! These wagering guides are included at least once a month as part of our premium picks packages. ( Content Continues Below Ad ) FINISHPOSTHORSEJOCKEY TRAINERODDS 1st6CombatantJoel RosarioJohn Sadler 9.60 2nd1MultiplierTyler GaffalionePeter Miller33.10 3rd5MidcourtVictor EspinozaJohn Shirreffs0.70 4th3Brown StormHector BerriosMichael McCarthy24.60 5th8EndorsedDrayden Van DykeKiaran McLaughlin3.20 6th7HofburgFlavien PratBill Mott6.30 7th2Two Thirty FiveRuben FuentesRichard Baltas15.30 #HORSEWINPLACESHOW 6Combatant21.2010.204.00 1Multiplier28.006.40 5Midcourt2.20 WAGER TYPENUMBERSPAYOFFPOOL $1.00 Exacta6-1$187.00$246,302 $0.50 Trifecta6-1-5$284.75$172,013 $0.10 Superfecta6-1-5-3$337.72$10,769 $2.00 Daily Double1-6$94.60$79,630 $0.50 Pick 34-1-6 (3 correct)$113.80$80,503 2020 BIG ‘CAP DAY UNDERCARD RESULTS Three other graded stakes races took place on Santa Anita Handicap day, including the $400,000 San Felipe Stakes (G2), the second of three local preps for Churchill Downs’ Road to The Kentucky Derby which awards the Top 4 finishers points (50-20-10-5). Here are the results for the 2020 Big ‘Cap undercard races (graded stakes only): SAN CARLOS STAKES – Race Recap/Replay Race #: 4 Purse: $200,000 Grade: 2 Distance: 7 Furlongs Age: 3-Year-Olds and Up #HORSEJOCKEY TRAINERWINPLACESHOW 5City of LightDrayden Van DykeMichael McCarthy4.002.802.10 4Bobby Abu DhabiVictor EspinozaPeter Miller5.602.80 1Edwards Going LeftTyler BazeJohn Sadler2.20 FRANK E. KILROE MILE – Race Recap/Replay Race #: 5 Purse: $400,000 Grade: 1 Distance: 1 Mile (Turf) Age: 4-Year-Olds and Up #HORSEJOCKEY TRAINERWINPLACESHOW 2River BoyneAbel CedilloJeff Mullins12.005.203.40 3Got StormyTyler GaffalioneMark Casse2.802.40 4Next SharesFlavien PratRichard Baltas5.00 SAN FELIPE STAKES – Race Recap/Replay Race #: 8 Purse: $400,000 Grade: 2 Distance: 1 1/16 Miles Age: 3-Year-Olds Kentucky Derby Points: 50-20-10-5 #HORSEJOCKEY TRAINERWINPLACESHOW 4AuthenticDrayden Van DykeBob Baffert4.403.202.60 2Honor A. P.Mike SmithJohn Shirreffs4.002.80 6Storm the CourtJoel RosarioPeter Eurton2.80 LATEST BIG ‘CAP NEWS Combatant Gives Sadler, Hronis Racing Record Third Straight Big ‘Cap Combatant after winning the Santa Anita Handicap (Credit: Ernie Belmonte) Thanks to recent acquisition Combatant, trainer John Sadler and owner Hronis Racing celebrated victory for a record third straight year in the $600,000 Santa Anita Handicap (G1) at Santa Anita Park on Saturday. Read More Authentic Authoritatively Aces San Felipe Test River Boyne Slips Through to Steal Kilroe Mile Flagstaff Makes the Grade in San Felipe The Magic Mike Show 150: Triple Derby & Oaks Preps Recap See more Big ‘Cap news HERE. PAST BIG ‘CAP WINNERS The Santa Anita Handicap was first held in 1935 and instantly became a hit. Commonly referred to as “The Big Cap,” the race still stands today as one of the most important races of the year. Winners such as Shared Belief, Game On Dude, Lava Man, and Shaman Ghost have dazzled us in recent runnings, while Affirmed, Spectacular Bid, John Henry, and Alysheba remind us how strong the race was in its early years. YEARHORSETIMEOWNERTRAINERJOCKEY 2020Combatant2:02.32Hronis RacingJohn SadlerJoel Rosario 2019Gift Box2:03.02Hronis RacingJohn SadlerJoel Rosario 2018Accelerate2:01.83Hronis RacingJohn SadlerVictor Espinoza 2017Shaman Ghost 2:01.57Adena SpringsJimmy Jerkens Javier Castellano 2016Melatonin 2:02.01 Tarabilla FarmsDavid E. Hofmans Joe Talamo 2015Shared Belief 2:00.67 Jungle Racing Jerry Hollendorfer Mike Smith 2014Game On Dude1:58.17 Lanni Family Trust, Mercedes Stable & Schiappa Bob Baffert Mike Smith 2013Game On Dude 2:00.14 Lanni Family Trust, Mercedes Stable & Schiappa Bob Baffert Mike Smith 2012Ron the Greek 2:00.41 Brous Stable/Wachtel Stable/HammerBill Mott Jose Lezcano 2011Game On Dude 1:59.47 Lanni Family Trust, Mercedes Stable & Schiappa Bob Baffert Chantal Sutherland 2010Misremembered 2:00.20 Jill Baffert & George Jacobs Bob Baffert Martin Garcia 2009Einstein2.01.93 Midnight Cry Stable Hellen Pitts-Blasi Julien Leparoux 2008Heatseeker 2.00.42 William de Burgh Jerry Hollendorfer Rafael Bejarano 2007Lava Man 2.02.11 STD Racing/Jason Wood Doug O'Neill Corey Nakatani 2006Lava Man 2.00.57 STD Racing/Jason Wood Doug O'Neill Corey Nakatani 2005Rock Hard Ten 2.01.20 Mercedes Stables/M. Paulson Richard Mandella Gary Stevens 2004Southern Image 2.01.64 Blahut Stables Micheal Machowsky Victor Espinoza 2003Milwaukee Brew 1.59.80Stronach Stables Robert J. Frankel Edgar Prado 2002Milwaukee Brew 2.01.02 Stronach Stables Robert J. Frankel Kent Desormeaux 2001Tiznow 2.01.55 M. Cooper/C. Straub-Rubens Jay M. Robbins Chris McCarron 2000General Challenge 2.01.49 Golden Eagle Farm Bob Baffert Corey Nakatani 1999Free House 2.00.67 McCaffery & Toffan J. Paco Gonzalez Chris McCarron 1998Malek 2.02.26 Stud Panter Richard Mandella Alex Solis 1997Siphon 2.02.23 Rio Claro Thoroughbreds Richard Mandella David Flores 1996Mr. Purple 2.02.04 Alex G. Campbell, Jr. Ron McAnallyEd Delahoussaye 1995Urgent Request 1.59.25 Stewart Aitken Rodney Rash Gary Stevens 1994Stuka 2.00.17 Allen E. Paulson Gary F. Jones Chris Antley 1993Sir Beaufort 2.00.40Victoria Calantoni Charlie Whittingham Pat Valenzuela 1992Best Pal 1.59.00Golden Eagle Farm Gary F. Jones Kent Desormeaux 1991Farma Way 2.00.30Quarter B Farm D Wayne Lukas Gary Stevens 1990Ruhlmann 2.01.20Ann & Jerry Moss Charlie Whittingham Garry Stevens 1989Martial Law 1.58.80Hughes, Messina Et Al Julio C. Canani Martin Pedroza 1988Alysheba 1.59.80Dorothy & Pamela Scharbauer Jack Van Berg Chris McCarron 1987Broad Brush 2.00.60Robert E. Meyerhoff Richard W. Small Angel Cordero, Jr. 1986Greinton 2.00.00Bradley/Whittingham/H. Wynne Charlie Whittingham Laffit PIncay, Jr. 1985Lord at War 2.00.60 Peter Perkins Charlie Whittingham Bill Shoemaker 1984Interco 2.00.60 David I. Sofro Ted West Pat Valenzuela 1983Bates Motel 1.59.60 J. Getty Phillips/M. Riordan John H. M. Gosden Terry Lipham 1982John Henry 1.59.00 Dotsam Stable Ron McAnallyBill Shoemaker 1981John Henry 1.59.40 Dotsam Stable Ron McAnally Laffit Pincay, Jr. 1980Spectacular Bid 2.00.60Hawksworth Farm Bud Delp Bill Shoemaker 1979Affirmed 1.58.60 Harbor View Farm Laz Barrera Laffit PIncay, Jr. 1978Vigors 2.01.20William R. Hawn Larry J. Sterling Darrel McHargue 1977Crystal Water 1.59.20Connie M. Ring Roger ClappLaffit Pincay, Jr. 1976Royal Glint 2.00.40 Dan Lasater Gordon R. Potter Jorge Tejeira 1975Stardust Mel 2.06.40Marjorie L. Everett Charlie Whittingham Bill Shoemaker 1974Prince Dantan 2.03.60Sigmund Sommer Frank Martin Ron Turcotte 1973Cougar II 2.00.00Mary F. Jones Charlie Whittingham Laffit Pincay, Jr. 1972Triple Bend 2.00.00Frank M. McMahon Vance Longden Donald Pierce 1971Ack Ack 2.03.00 Forked Lightning Ranch Charlie Whittingham Bill Shoemaker 1970Quicken Tree 1.59.60 L. R. Rowan/W. Whitney William T. Canney Fernando Alvarez 1969Nodouble 2.01.80 Verna Lea Farm J. Bert Sonnier Eddie Belmonte 1968Mr. Right 2.04.60Cheray Duchin Evan S. Jackson Moses Yanez 1967Pretense 2.00.80Llangollen Farm Charlie Whittingham Bill Shoemaker 1966Lucky Debonair 2.00.20 Ada L. Rice Frank Catrone Bill Shoemaker 1965Hill Rise 2.00.60 El Peco Ranch William B. Finnegan Donald Pierce 1964Mr. Consistency 2.01.00 Ann Peppers James I. Nazworthy Kenneth Church 1963Crozier 2.00.80Fred W. Hooper Julius E. Tinsley, Jr. Braulio Baeza 1962Physician2.02.60 Lynn A. Boice Lynn A. Boice Donald Pierce 1961Prove It 2.00.00 Rex C. Ellsworth Mesh Tenney Bill Shoemaker 1950Linmold 2.00.60 Mr. & Mrs. L. I. Nelson Harold C. McBride Donald Pierce 1959Terrang 2.00.00 Poltex Stable & R. Bond Carl A. Roles William Boland 1958Round Table 1.59.80Kerr Stable William Molter Bill Shoemaker 1957Corn Husker 2.01.80Llangollen Farm Charlie Whittingham Ralph Neves 1956Bobby Brocato 2.04.60Kerr Stable William Molter Johnny Longden 1955Poona II 2.03.00 Helbush Farm Red McDaniel Bill Shoemaker 1954Rejected 2.00.60 King Ranch William J. Hirsch Bill Shoemaker 1953Mark-Ye-Well 2.01.20Calumet Farm Horace A. Jones Eddie Arcaro 1952Miche 2.01.00Muriel Vanderbilt Adams Don Cameron John S. Covalli 1951Moonrush 2.02.60Anita King & Gus Luellwitz Willie Alvarado Johnny Longden 1950Noor 2.00.00Charles S. Howard Burley Parke Johnny Longden 1949Vulcan's Forge 2.02.80 Isaac J. Collins Don Cameron Dave Gorman 1948Talon2.03.40Richard N. Ryan Horatio Luro Eddie Arcaro 1947Olhaverry 2.01.80 Pan De Azucar Stable Anthony E. Silver Melvin Peterson 1946War Knight 2.01.60 Ethel Hill Charlie Leavitt John H. Adams 1945Thumbs Up 2.01.20Louis B. Mayer George M. OdomJohnny Longden 1941Bay View 2.05.40 Anthony Pelleteri Patrick F. Dwyer Nick Wall 1940Seabiscuit 2.01.20Charles S. Howard Tom Smith Red Pollard 1939Kayak II 2.01.40Charles S. Howard Tom Smith John H. Adams 1938Stagehand 2.01.60Maxwell Howard Earl H. Sande Nick Wall 1937Rosemont 2.02.80Foxcatcher Farms Richard E. Handlen Harry Richards 1936Top Row2.04.20Albert A. Baroni Albert A. Baroni Wayne D. Wright 1935Azucar 2.02.20 Fred M. Alger, Jr. James Rushton George Woolf
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