Del Mar Stable News
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Dozen at the Ready Friday for Del Mar's Fleet Treat
Del Mar PressPublished Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025 (9 hours ago)
Likely favorite in the seven-panel Fleet Treat is Om N Joy, a chestnut daughter of the young stallion Om who comes into the test on a three-race win streak.
Medoro Proves Best Sunday in Del Mar's Osunitas
Del Mar PressPublished Sunday, July 20th, 2025 (3 days ago)
Medoro established a good position early, split horses on the turn for home and then outran 10 rivals to come away a length and three quarters winner Sunday at Del Mar in the Osunitas Stakes.
Fillies & Mares Go Sprinting in Thursday's Del Mar Feature
Del Mar PressPublished Sunday, July 20th, 2025 (3 days ago)
Splendora has been knocking heads most recently with Graded stakes horses and gets some serious class relief sprinting this Thursday at Del Mar.
Stable Notes July 20, 2025
Jim CharvatPublished Sunday, July 20th, 2025 (3 days ago)
The racing career of one of the top racehorses in the country is in limbo after he developed swelling behind his knee. Raging Torrent is getting some rest and evaluation as his connections decide whether he will resume racing or go out to stud.
Odds-On Thought Process Clearly Best in San Clemente
Del Mar PressPublished Saturday, July 19th, 2025 (4 days ago)
Heavily-favored Thought Process walked her beat Saturday afternoon at Del Mar and turned back eight rivals in fine fashion to capture the $202,000 San Clemente Handicap.
Wickerr Stakes Quotes
Del Mar PressPublished Saturday, July 19th, 2025 (4 days ago)
Almendares (GB) © Benoit Photo
ANTONIO FRESU (Almendares, winner) – “I was just keeping him comfortable for the early part. He was doing fine. Then a little something opened near the head of the stretch...
Stable Notes July 19, 2025
Jim CharvatPublished Saturday, July 19th, 2025 (4 days ago)
Another Opening Day is in the books and it certainly lived up to its billing. It was a day full of close finishes and longshot winners mixed in with the beautiful weather, beautiful horses and beautiful people.
Stable Notes July 18, 2025
Jim CharvatPublished Friday, July 18th, 2025 (5 days ago)
Take a drive on Freeway 5 on any sunny day and you’ll quickly understand why every summer San Diego is a destination for thousands of people from around the world. The views of the Pacific Ocean, with its silhouettes of palm trees, can be breathtaking.
Dozen Distaffers Go Sunday as Del Mar's First Week Closes
Del Mar PressPublished Friday, July 18th, 2025 (5 days ago)
A dozen distaff runners will take to the Del Mar lawn Sunday, July 20 in the Osunitas Stakes.
Nine Soph Fillies to Battle in San Clemente Saturday
Del Mar PressPublished Thursday, July 17th, 2025 (6 days ago)
The 3-year-old filly division – always one that requires a fair degree of sorting out – takes a step toward local clarity here Saturday when nine classy lassies run a mile on the Jimmy Durante Turf Course in the 58th edition of the San Clemente Handicap.