Santa Anita Announces DK Horse Will Sponsor The DK Horse Grade II, $300,000 San Felipe Stakes On Big ‘Cap Day March 1st

Santa Anita Announces DK Horse Will Sponsor The DK Horse Grade II, $300,000 San Felipe Stakes On Big ‘Cap Day March 1st

ARCADIA, CA (Feb. 28, 2025) — DraftKings a digital sports entertainment and gaming company, will continue their collaboration surrounding of one of Santa Anita’s most important Derby preps on the West Coast, the Grade II, $300,000 DK San Felipe stakes, to be run on Santa Anita Park’s Big ‘Cap day, Saturday, March 1.

The DK Horse San Felipe serves as the final local prep for the nation’s top 3-year-olds for the Grade I, $500,000 Santa Anita Derby and is also a Road to the Kentucky Derby prep race offering 50 qualification points to the winner.

“DraftKings is a welcomed new participant to the California horse racing and wagering landscape to help expand our customer base,” said Thoroughbred of California (TOC) President Bill Nader. “As a title sponsor of Saturday’s Grade II DK Horse San Felipe Stakes, DraftKings will be part of a blockbuster day of high-class racing.”

“DK Horse is once again delighted to sponsor the San Felipe Stakes, which serves as the final prep for the Santa Anita Derby and a pathway to the Kentucky Derby,” said Johnny Avello, Director of Race and Sportsbook Operations, DraftKings. “It appears we’ll have a star-studded field for this iconic race, which has been around for over 80 years and produced 13 Derby winners.” DraftKings is a high profile, nationally acclaimed sponsor, with one of the top downloaded horse betting apps, DK Horse. Their participation in California racing began last year and bolsters purse money through outside sources of revenue beyond pari-mutuel handle, which traditionally funds purse money.

In addition to the prestigious DK Horse San Felipe, Saturday March 1ST will also mark the 88th running of the Grade I Santa Anita Handicap presented by Yamaava’ Resort and Casino, the Grade I Frank E. Kilroe Mile and the Grade II Buena Vista Stakes. First post time for this Saturday’s races will be for 12 noon PT.