Del Mar Stable News

These news articles are specific to the Backside including Stable Notes and other race-related stories. For official Press Releases and announcements, you can read our News & Press Releases.

Favored Grand Slam Smile Wins Sunday's Solana Beach


Grand Slam Smile went to the front soon after the start and wouldn’t let anyone catch her in the Solana Beach Stakes.

Stable Notes August 17, 2025


Pacific Classic Preview: Questions About Two Weeks Out

Velocity Pulls Off $72 Shocker in Saturday's Grade I Del Mar Oaks


Benefitting from a ground-saving ride by jockey Ricardo Gonzalez, the filly Velocity stormed through the stretch to take down honors in the Grade I Del Mar Oaks.

Stable Notes August 16, 2025


Journalism, Nysos put in solid works Saturday at Del Mar.

Alpha Bella In Front All Way, Captures CTT AND TOC Stakes


Alpha Bella was taken right to the front by rider Hector I. Berrios, slowed the pace down noticeably and came away a winner in the CTT and TOC Stakes.

Fillies, Mares Will Battle in Solana Beach Sunday


Eleven fillies and mares will match strides Sunday in the 32nd edition of the Solana Beach Stakes on the Jimmy Durante Turf Course going a mile.

Stable Notes August 15, 2025


Thought Process poised for big score in Grade I Del Mar Oaks

Classy Soph Fillies Ready for Del Mar Oaks Renewal


A gateful of high-line 3-year-old fillies will meet the starter at Del Mar Saturday in the 69th edition of the Del Mar Oaks, a mile and one-eighth on the lawn that carries Grade I status.

Roselee May Comes Running to Take Del Mar Thursday Feature


Jay Bligh’s Roselee May benefitted from a well-timed ride by Umberto Rispoli on the turf at Del Mar Thursday and came away a half-length winner of the allowance feature.

Stable Notes August 14, 2025


Mrs. Astor Returns to Del Mar in Friday's CTT & TOC Stakes.