Patriotic Diamond, a well-backed 9-5 second choice despite her maiden status, rallied from far back to wear down longshot Just Google Me in the stretch and win the featured $150,000 Generous Portion Stakes for California-bred...

By Hank Wesch NORTHERN CALIFORNIA INFLUX WORKS FOR DEL MAR Among the reasons for optimism Racing Secretary David Jerkens cited in a pre-meeting assessment of the summer season was increased participation by Northern California-based trainers....

Hronis Racing’s classy Stellar Wind, who appeared to be a strong contender for national three-year-old filly honors this spring until she finished fourth as the favorite in the Kentucky Oaks, figures to be a strong...

There were two perfect tickets in Del Mar’s Pick Six Thursday and each was worth a whopping $118,604.60. With a carryover of $56,415 from Wednesday, $338,435 was wagered Thursday in the Pick Six for a...

By Hank Wesch BAFFERT BARN GEARS UP FOR ‘PHAROAH-‘LUTE DOUBLE PART II On August 2, the stable of Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert completed a transcontinental stakes double when Gimme Da Lute won the...

Overshadowed by stablemate American Pharoah in his quest for Triple Crown glory this year, Gimme Da Lute will be seeking to earn a share of the spotlight Saturday as the favorite versus six three-year-old rivals...

Point Piper, the longest shot in the field at 30-1 under jockey Mario Gutierrez, proved narrowly best in a blanket finish to win the featured $86,880 Harry F. Brubaker Stakes Wednesday at Del Mar. Point...

By Hank Wesch FAMILIAR TRIO NECK-AND-NECK DOWN THE STRETCH FOR TRAINER TITLE Three-time defending champion Rafael Bejarano has put his rivals for the jockey title in the rear view mirror, forging a nine-win lead over...

Returning from a layoff of almost seven months, Avanzare showed no effects of his inactivity as he combined with Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens to win the Grade II $200,000 Del Mar Mile Sunday...

By Hank Wesch AMERICAN PHAROAH WORKS SEVEN FURLONGS IN 1:23.20 In front of a crowd of approximately 1,200, some of whom arrived more than an hour in advance, Triple Crown champion American Pharoah worked seven...