Santa Anita Derby returns with races, carnival and more

One of the West Coast’s most important Kentucky Derby prep races takes place Saturday as Santa Anita Park hosts the 2026 Santa Anita Derby, bringing top three-year-old thoroughbreds to Arcadia with a coveted spot in the Run for the Roses on the line. KTLA's Erin Myers reports on April 4, 2026. Details: KTLA.com Watch KTLA streaming live on the free KTLA+ app for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV and Samsung Smart TVs: https://ktla.com/watch-ktla-on-roku-apple-tv-amazon-fire-tv/