Del Mar Stable News

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Formidable Man Still Perfect at Del Mar as he Takes the "Mile"


Formidable Man kept his Del Mar turf record perfect as he powered to a length and a half victory in the shore oval’s Grade II Del Mar Mile.

Stable Notes August 30, 2025


Nysos Out, Late Scratch from Pacific Classic with Bruised Foot

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.