Del Mar Stable News

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Mrs. Astor Home by a Length in Sunday's Red Carpet at Del Mar


Mrs. Astor proved best by a length Sunday in the Red Carpet Stakes, giving her rider – Vincent Cheminaud – and her trainer – Jonathan Thomas – their first stakes victories at the shore oval.

Stable Notes November 24, 2024


D'Amato Loads Up in Bid for Third Grade II Hollywood Turf Cup

Skinner Proves Best at Del Mar in Native Diver Stakes Saturday


Skinner tracked the leaders then set sail for home under Hector I. Berrios to come away the victor in the Grade III Native Diver Stakes.

Stable Notes November 23, 2024


Red Carpet Launches Turf Festival at Del Mar Sunday

Longshot Miz Clubcali Scores in Feature at Del Mar Friday


Longshot Miz Clubcali and rider Armando Ayuso took advantage of a fast early pace in the six-furlong allowance feature at Del Mar Friday and closed stoutly through the lane to tally by a length and a quarter and pay $50 to win.

Turf Festival Kicks Off Sunday with Eight in Red Carpet Stakes


The Red Carpet is headed by the eastern invader Forever After All, a 5-year-old mare in the hands of seasoned Irish trainer Brendan Walsh.

Stable Notes November 22, 2024


FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic Winner Mixto Returns in Grade III Native Diver

Six at the Ready Saturday for Del Mar's Native Diver


Six route horses will contest the Native Diver Stakes Saturday at Del Mar in a most-interesting mix of speed and stamina.

Steven Wells Wins 2024 Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge


North Dakotan Scores on $20,000 Win Bet in Breeders’ Cup Mile to Secure World's Biggest Live Money Tournament.

Post-Race Samples from 2024 Breeders' Cup World Championships Cleared by HIWU


The Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit Oversaw Drug Testing for the Nov. 1-2 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club