Del Mar Stable News

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Ten Draw In for Friday's Senator Ken Maddy Stakes


Queen Maxima started 2025 with four wins in as many attempts, before coming in sixth at her last outing during Del Mar’s summer meet.

Stable Notes October 28, 2025


Ten draw into Breeders' Cup Classic

Field of Seven Go a Mile for Let It Ride Stakes


The 2-1 morning line favorite, Friendly Confines, trained by Richard Baltas will break from the gate with jockey Flavien Prat in the stirrups.

Stable Notes October 27, 2025


Shortly after the sun came up over Del Mar Monday morning Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty made his way out on the track and put in a half-mile work. He looked as solid and confident as ever, breezing the four furlongs in :49.80.

Favored Hey Nay Nay Takes Sunday's Del Mar Juvenile Turf


Hey Nay Nay fired through the lane to come away the winner in the Grade III, $104,000 Del Mar Juvenile Turf Stakes Sunday at Del Mar.

Stable Notes September 7, 2025


86th Summer Season at Del Mar a Smashing Success

Gimme a Nother Ships In, Captures John C Mabee Stakes


The South African mare Gimme a Nother scored a smart win in the Grade II John C. Mabee Stakes Saturday at Del Mar.

"Alys" Pulls Off Huge Upset in Del Mar's Juvenile Fillies Turf


Dreaming of Alys came running late and drove clear at the wire to pull off a $125.20 upset in Saturday’s Del Mar Juvenile Fillies Turf.

Stable Notes September 6, 2025


Brant Leads Baffert Brigade into Grade I Del Mar Futurity Sunday

Max Ciao by a Whisker in I'm Smokin at Del Mar


Max Ciao was up in the very last jump to tally by a nose Friday in the 36th running of the I’m Smokin Stakes at Del Mar.