Plan to take full advantage of your race entry, which includes free parking before 9:00 am and an admission pass for a day of Thoroughbred racing on Santa Anita Derby Day. Please enter the parking areas from Gate #3, #5 or #8. 

Please note:

• Gate #8 - closes at 7:30 am. 
• Gate #3 - Located closest to the start line and registration and tshirts. Expect heavy traffic!  If you are coming from the east, enter Gate 5 and follow signs to the start line. 
• If you leave after the race and then come back for the horse races, you’ll need to pay for parking. Please see the gate map here.