Del Mar Stable News

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Dozen at the Ready Friday for Del Mar's Fleet Treat


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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.