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.

Cal-Bred Juveniles Sprint in Labor Day Top Attraction


The 33rd edition of the Generous Portion Stakes will highlight a Labor Day card at Del Mar Monday.

Nay V Belle Comes Running to Win Friday Del Mar Feature


Kent Desormeaux, with more than 6,100 wins to his credit, picked up one more when he just bested Mike Smith, who has more than 5,700 victories on his ledger.

Grassy Del Mar Derby Lures Six; Baffert has "Belief" Surrounded


Trainer Phil D’Amato has a pair of aces to play in the Del Mar Derby in Iron Man Cal and The Padre.

Stable Notes August 29, 2025


Journalism the Latest Three-Year-Old to Step Up Into Pacific Classic

Favored Can't Sleep Takes Thursday Del Mar Feature


Can’t Sleep closed widest and fastest of all in the sprint headlinerat Del Mar Thursday.

Stable Notes August 28, 2025


Nysos Slight Favorite Over Journamlism in Grade I Pacific Classic.

Sweet Azteca Way Too Good in Sunday's Rancho Bernardo


Sweet Azteca volleyed early with Formula Rossa, but she put that one away nearing the quarter pole and went on to capture her second straight running of the Rancho Bernardo Handicap Sunday at Del Mar.

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