Del Mar Stable News

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Favored Can't Sleep Takes Thursday Del Mar Feature


Can’t Sleep closed widest and fastest of all in the sprint headlinerat Del Mar Thursday.

Stable Notes August 28, 2025


Nysos Slight Favorite Over Journamlism in Grade I Pacific Classic.

Sweet Azteca Way Too Good in Sunday's Rancho Bernardo


Sweet Azteca volleyed early with Formula Rossa, but she put that one away nearing the quarter pole and went on to capture her second straight running of the Rancho Bernardo Handicap Sunday at Del Mar.

Stable Notes August 24, 2025


Journalism, Fierceness Opt In for Saturday's Grade I Pacific Classic.

Dr. Venkman Comes On Late, Wins Pat O'Brien at Del Mar


Dr. Venkman took advantage of a hot early pace and closed nicely late to come away a half-length winner in the Pat O’Brien Stakes.

Stable Notes August 23, 2025


Journalism Works; Decision on Pacific Classic Still Pending

Catmansue Game in the Lane to Take Friday's Feature


Catmansue, a 4-year-old colt switching from turf to dirt, proved extra game in the stretch to outfinish frontrunner Thirty Two Chunk.

Sweet Azteca Towers Over Rivals in Sunday's Rancho Bernardo 'Cap


Sweet Azteca stands out – stands way out – in a succinct lineup of fillies and mares named to Sunday’s 52nd edition of the Grade III Rancho Bernardo Handicap.

Stable Notes August 22, 2025


Journalism © Zoe Metz PACIFIC CLASSIC NOMINATIONS CLOSE, JOURNALISM ON THE LIST Nominations for the 34th running of the G1 Pacific Classic closed at midnight last night. The race on August 30 is a “Win...

No Cap Best on Lawn Thursday in Headliner at Del Mar


No Cap proved quickest in a field of eight Cal-bred distaff runners on the Jimmy Durante Turf Course Thursday at Del Mar.