The amazing Mr. Mike Smith has a birthday this Sunday. But hold on a minute and hear him out. He knows what you’re thinking, but he’s here now to let you know just what’s really real.

Seismic Beauty went to the lead out of the gate, saved every inch of ground in a mile and one-sixteenth run on Del Mar’s main track and came away a length and a half winner in the Grade I Clement L. Hirsch Stakes on Saturday.

Pegram struck up a friendship with a Quarter Horse trainer and convinced him they could do better and have more fun with Thoroughbreds. The trainer? Bob Baffert. A partnership and a friendship was sealed, one that would go on to do extraordinary things over the next several decades and continues to make splashes to this day.

The Thoroughbred wants to please. People in the autism community are looking for ways to connect. The place where both needs are met, for the horses and people, is Square Peg, the Northern California-based charity Joell Dunlap has run for more than 20 years.

Tyler went all-in on the last race including a $9,500 win wager which bested many of the sharpest handicappers from around the country.

Longshot Lovesick Blues looped his field on the turn for home and went on to a length and three-quarters triumph in the 80th running of the Grade I Bing Crosby Stakes Saturday at Del Mar.

This year, four new interns will be roaming the grounds, soaking up the sun and whatever knowledge comes their way. A racing experience unlike any other.

A delicious doubleheader is on the agenda for Saturday at Del Mar with the 80th edition of the Grade I Bing Crosby Stakes topping the bill, backed nicely by the 84th running of the Grade II San Diego Handicap.

Jethorse’s Game Warrior beat winners for the first time in his 11th start and he picked a good day and a good spot to do it – Opening Day at Del Mar in the Oceanside Stakes.

Martindale stunned with her hand-crafted Monet-inspired flower creation.