Del Mar Stable News

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Six Youngsters Saddle Up for Friday's Graduation Stakes


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


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


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


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


All return in good order after Grade I Clement L. Hirsch.

California Dreamin' Stakes Quotes


He’s really special. Whatever you want him to do, he does.

Stable Notes August 2, 2025


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


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


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


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.