Del Mar Stable News
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Blue Stripe Best Saturday in Grade I Hirsch at Del Mar
Published Saturday, August 6th, 2022 (10 months ago)
Blue Stripe © Benoit Photo
The South American mare Blue Stripe tracked a pair of leaders early, then went on by at the head of the stretch to register and impressive length and three-quarters triumph...
Stable Notes August 6, 2022
Published Saturday, August 6th, 2022 (10 months ago)
Armagnac © Benoit Photo
ARMAGNAC MAKES SWITCH TO GRASS IN G3 LA JOLLA SUNDAY
One of the things trainers love about Del Mar, aside from its great weather and being close to the beach, is...
Pick 6 Carryover of $608,414 Means Likely $4 Million-Plus Pool Saturday
Published Friday, August 5th, 2022 (10 months ago)
A Pick Six pool of more than $4-million-plus is likely at Del Mar Saturday following a nine-day run of carryovers that must be doled out on a “mandatory” pay day for the popular bet.
The...
Big City Lights Wire-to-Wire in Friday's Real Good Deal
Published Friday, August 5th, 2022 (10 months ago)
Big City Lights © Benoit Photo
William Peeples’ Big City Lights did what he does best Friday at Del Mar when he went to the front early, then just couldn’t be caught late as he...
La Jolla Handicap, CTBA Stakes Top Sunday Card at Del Mar
Published Friday, August 5th, 2022 (10 months ago)
Sumter © Benoit Photo
Owners of racehorses find great joy when their horses are able to win a race, of course. But they find more than joy – something bordering on ecstasy – when one...
Stable Notes August 5, 2022
Published Friday, August 5th, 2022 (10 months ago)
Beholder © Benoit Photo
BEHOLDER’S INDUCTION MAKES MANDELLA ONE PROUD PAPA
Just a quick glance at her resume is proof enough that Beholder belongs in the Racing Hall of Fame. Anyone who saw her run...
Pammy's Ready is Best Thursday in Del Mar Allowance Feature
Published Thursday, August 4th, 2022 (10 months ago)
Pammy's Ready © Benoit Photo
Rockingham Ranch’s Pammy’s Ready, a homebred 3-year-old filly by the veteran Kentucky stallion More Than Ready, tracked a pair of early leaders to the top of the stretch in a...
Defending Champ Shedaresthedevil Tops Grade I Hirsch Saturday at Del Mar
Published Thursday, August 4th, 2022 (10 months ago)
Shedaresthedevil © Benoit Photo
A sparkling field of seven fillies and mares – topped by the multi-millionaire and defending champ in the headliner, Shedaresthedevil -- will compete for a $400,000 prize and Grade I status...
Stable Notes August 4, 2022
Published Thursday, August 4th, 2022 (10 months ago)
Justique © Benoit Photo
VICTOR ESPINOZA INVESTING IN THE ‘BABY’ FUTURE
Who didn’t enjoy Victor Espinoza’s journey with American Pharoah or his unbelievable run on California Chrome. Most casual observers didn’t pick up on their...
Del Mar's Real Good Deal Stakes Friday Draws Eight Cal-Breds
Published Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022 (10 months ago)
Slow Down Andy © Benoit Photo
Friday’s main event at Del Mar will be the 35th edition of the Real Good Deal Stakes, a seven-panel spin restricted to California-bred or sired runners who are age...