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
Jim CharvatPublished Sunday, August 24th, 2025 (6 days ago)
Journalism, Fierceness Opt In for Saturday's Grade I Pacific Classic.
Dr. Venkman Comes On Late, Wins Pat O'Brien at Del Mar
Del Mar PressPublished Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 (6 days ago)
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
Jim CharvatPublished Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 (1 week ago)
Journalism Works; Decision on Pacific Classic Still Pending
Catmansue Game in the Lane to Take Friday's Feature
Del Mar PressPublished Friday, August 22nd, 2025 (1 week ago)
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
Del Mar PressPublished Friday, August 22nd, 2025 (1 week ago)
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
Jim CharvatPublished Friday, August 22nd, 2025 (1 week ago)
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
Del Mar PressPublished Thursday, August 21st, 2025 (1 week ago)
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
Del Mar PressPublished Thursday, August 21st, 2025 (1 week ago)
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
Jim CharvatPublished Thursday, August 21st, 2025 (1 week ago)
Fierceness a late nominee for $1,000,000 Pacific Classic.
Favored Grand Slam Smile Wins Sunday's Solana Beach
Del Mar PressPublished Sunday, August 17th, 2025 (1 week ago)
Grand Slam Smile went to the front soon after the start and wouldn’t let anyone catch her in the Solana Beach Stakes.