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.

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.

Saturday's Pat O'Brien Stakes Brings Out Nine at Del Mar


The seven-furlong O’Brien has lured a field of nine fast horses, including Del Mar track record holder (5 ½ furlongs in 1:01.86) Speed Boat Beach, a now 5-year-old in the midst of a comeback.

Stable Notes August 21, 2025


Fierceness a late nominee for $1,000,000 Pacific Classic.

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.