Santa Anita Park Race Results and Entries for April 18, 2026

On Saturday, April 18, 2026, Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California hosted a full card of thoroughbred racing, featuring multiple races across dirt and turf surfaces. The day’s events included maiden special weight contests, allowance optional claiming races, and other competitive events for three-year-olds and up.

According to official entries and results from Horseracing Nation, the first race of the day was a 6.5-furlong turf maiden special weight for three-year-old fillies with a purse of $65,000. The race featured ten entries, including horses such as Holdthatrainbow, Tapalo, and Later Than Planned (IRE). Speed figures were published for each participant, with Tapalo earning the highest preliminary figure at 116.

Later in the day, Santa Anita Park hosted a maiden optional claiming race for three-, four-, and five-year-olds with a purse of $36,000 and additional allowances for California-breds. The race was run at one mile and open to maidens that had either started for a claiming price or were RNA or sold at auction for $150,000 or less. Three-year-olds carried 119 pounds, while older horses carried 126 pounds. The claiming price was set at $62,500, with a $12,500 allowance for those entered for the $50,000 level.

Results from the April 18 card were made available through multiple outlets, including Off Track Betting, which provided access to post positions, payouts, jockey information, and scratch details. Santa Anita Park’s main track is a one-mile synthetic “cushion” surface, while its turf course measures 9/10 of a mile. The track also features a unique hillside turf course used primarily for races at about 6.5 furlongs.

Santa Anita Park typically runs its live racing schedule from December through July, with additional dates in September and October. The venue is known for hosting prestigious events such as the Santa Anita Derby, Santa Anita Handicap, Shoemaker Mile, and American Oaks. As part of its ongoing operations, Horse Racing Nation provides morning lines and expert picks for races at Santa Anita, including power performance statistics based on recent form.

For the most accurate and up-to-date information on entries, results, and future racing dates at Santa Anita Park, fans and connections are encouraged to consult official sources such as the track’s website, Equibase, and licensed past performance providers.