Records
- At age 17, Pat Valenzuela became the youngest jockey to win the Santa Anita Derby when he rode Codex to victory in the 1980 race.
- In 2000, Jenine Sahadi became the first woman trainer to win the Santa Anita Derby.
- In 2005, Jeff Mullins became the first trainer to win three consecutive editions of the Santa Anita Derby.
Speed Record:
Three horses share the record for the fastest winning time of 1:47.00:
- Lucky Debonair (1965)
- Sham (1973)
- Indian Charlie (1998)
Most wins by an owner:
- 3 - Rex C. Ellsworth
- 2 - Calumet Farm, C.V. Whitney
Most wins by a jockey:
- 9 - Gary Stevens
- 8 - Bill Shoemaker
- 7 - Laffit Pincay, Jr.
Most wins by a Trainer:
- 6 - Bob Baffert (1996, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2009, 2011)
- 4 - D. Wayne Lukas (1980, 1982, 1983, 1988)
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