Seismic Beauty © Benoit Photo The Grade I, $400,000 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes tops a highly competitive Saturday program at Del Mar and the filly and mare offering will be joined by the California Dreamin’...

It didn’t take long for trainer Phil D’Amato to get back into the swing of things at Del Mar.

Eight California-bred 3-year-olds will test their mettle Friday in the 38th edition of the Real Good Deal Stakes, a seven-panel spin that is part of the Golden State Series limited to state-breds.

The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club will close access by computer assisted wagering players to its win pools at two minutes prior to the scheduled post time.

Formidable Man has now run five times on the turf course at Del Mar. Everyone of those efforts finished with him taking a trip to the winner’s circle.

A possible favorite in the feature is Certitude, but the 4-year-old filly by City Light is going to need some help. She’s anchored on the also-eligible list and will need several scratches if she’s to go postward.

Nysos Shines, Lovesick Blues Shocks 'em in Saturday Stakes

John Smith turned his $4,000 starting bankroll into $18,340 on day one of Del Mar’s signature two-day event, scoring big with a double to vault into the lead.

Nysos handled his job like a good horse should and drew clear through the lane to finish two and three quarters best in the 84th edition of the San Diego Handicap Saturday at Del Mar.

Gold Phoenix, Formidable Man Clash in Sunday's Grade II Eddie Read.