Del Mar Stable News
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Six Youngsters Saddle Up for Friday's Graduation Stakes
Del Mar PressPublished Wednesday, August 6th, 2025 (2 months ago)
Six California-bred youngsters will strut their stuff at Del Mar Friday evening in the 75th edition of the Graduation Stakes.
Jasmina Wins on a DQ in Sunday's CTBA at Del Mar
Del Mar PressPublished Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 (3 months ago)
Jasmina was moved up from second to first with the disqualification of My Love Caroline Sunday in the 72nd edition of the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Stakes for California-bred fillies at Del Mar.
Favored The Padre Best in La Jolla Handicap
Del Mar PressPublished Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 (3 months ago)
The Padre, making only his second start in the United States, closed stoutly through the lane Sunday in the 84th edition of the La Jolla Handicap for 3-year-olds at Del Mar and proved best by a half length.
Seven Fillies/Mares Pitted in Thursday Del Mar Feature
Del Mar PressPublished Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 (3 months ago)
Seven fillies and mares will see who can run fastest at six panels Thursday at Del Mar in the afternoon’s allowance feature.
Stable Notes August 3, 2025
Jim CharvatPublished Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 (3 months ago)
All return in good order after Grade I Clement L. Hirsch.
California Dreamin' Stakes Quotes
Del Mar PressPublished Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 (3 months ago)
He’s really special. Whatever you want him to do, he does.
Stable Notes August 2, 2025
Jim CharvatPublished Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 (3 months ago)
Jockey Umberto Rispoli is no stranger to success. But nothing has compared to the ride he’s been on the past couple of months
Favored Speedy Wilson Clicks in Del Mar's Real Good Deal
Del Mar PressPublished Friday, August 1st, 2025 (3 months ago)
Speedy Wilson, making his first start in nine months, ran the distance in 1:22.34 under jockey Armando Ayuso finishing a length and three quarters best of his stablemate. Shea Brennen.
Pair of Hundred Granders Top Sunday's Del Mar Card
Del Mar PressPublished Friday, August 1st, 2025 (3 months ago)
It appears the horse to beat in the 84th edition of the La Jolla is the Omaha Beach colt Freedom’s Not Free. The soph is already a double stakes winner, Antonio Fresu has the call for trainer Mark Glatt and Del Mar’s morning line maker has hung him the 9/5 favorite in the field of six.
Stable Notes August 1, 2025
Jim CharvatPublished Friday, August 1st, 2025 (3 months ago)
Bob Baffert likes to joke around like everybody else. But when it comes to winning Grade I races the Hall of Fame conditioner means business.