Del Mar Stable News

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Del Mar to Take Additional Steps to Curb Late Odds Fluctuations


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 Scores Again on Turf at Del Mar in Eddie Read


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.

Overflow Field of Fillies/Mares in Thursday Headliner


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.

Stable Notes July 27, 2025


Nysos Shines, Lovesick Blues Shocks 'em in Saturday Stakes

Smith Takes Lead in Del Mar Summer Challenge after Day One


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.

Odds-On Nysos Easy Winner of Del Mar's San Diego 'Ca[


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.

Stable Notes July 26, 2025


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

Favored Om N Joy Much Best in Fleet Treat Friday at the Beach


Om N Joy got a first-rate trip and ride from Hall of Famer Kent Desormeaux and proved best in the Fleet Treat Stakes.

Eddie Read Brings Out Eight for Del Mar Turf Test Sunday


Gold Phoenix will be making his 26th start Sunday in the Grade II Eddie Read Stakes.

Stable Notes July 25, 2025


Nysos ready to drop the hammer in Grade II San Diego Saturday