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.
Cinderella Filly Escape Clause Wins Kathryn Crosby Stakes by DQ
Published Friday, November 9th, 2018 (5 years ago)
Escape Clause © Benoit Photo
Cinderella lives.
Escape Clause, a four-year-old Canadian-bred filly purchased for $3,200 as a yearling, sired by a stallion standing for a stud fee of $990, was awarded her ninth consecutive...
Nine California-Bred Older Filles and Mares Clash in Betty Grabel Stakes
Published Friday, November 9th, 2018 (5 years ago)
Just Grazed Me © Benoit Photo
Nine older fillies and mares bred in California will take their turn in the Del Mar spotlight Sunday in the $100,000 Betty Grable Stakes at seven furlongs over the...
Stable Notes November 9, 2018
Published Friday, November 9th, 2018 (5 years ago)
Peter Miller
NO PLACE LIKE HOME FOR REPEATING BREEDERS’ CUP STAR MILLER
Was it only six days ago that Peter Miller became repeater Miller by saddling Stormy Liberal and Roy H to Breeders’ Cup wins...
Let It Ride Stakes Matches Seven Sophomore Runners Saturday
Published Thursday, November 8th, 2018 (5 years ago)
Afleet Ascent © Benoit Photo
The $75,000-added Let It Ride Stakes, a one-mile contest over the infield Jimmy Durante Turf Course, will match seven three-year-olds Saturday, launching a three-day weekend of Thoroughbred racing action climaxed...
Stable Notes November 8, 2018
Published Thursday, November 8th, 2018 (5 years ago)
Escape Clause © Coady Photography
CANADIAN FILLY PUTS EIGHT-WIN STREAK ON LINE IN KATHRYN CROSBY
The eight straight wins on the past performance sheet for Escape Clause would catch the eye of any handicapper.
The...
Del Mar's Fifth Fall Racing Season Begins Friday
Published Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 (5 years ago)
Miss Southern Miss © Benoit Photo
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club begins its fifth season of fall racing Friday, spotlighting older fillies and mares in the $75,000 Kathryn Crosby Stakes at one mile over the infield...
Stable Notes November 7, 2018
Published Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 (5 years ago)
RACING OFFICE TAKES THE FIFTH (FALL SEASON) STANDING ON PRECEDENT
The seal will be broken on the fifth edition of fall racing at Del Mar come Friday afternoon. It is another chapter in a saga...
Stable Notes November 6, 2018
Published Tuesday, November 6th, 2018 (5 years ago)
Accelerate © Benoit Photo
DEL MAR’S SUMMER STARS SHINED BRIGHTLY AT BREEDERS’ CUP 2018
The brilliance of horses and horsemen on display during the Del Mar summer racing season carried over in a large measure...
Game Winner Gives Baffert 14th Del Mar Futurity Victory
Published Monday, September 3rd, 2018 (5 years ago)
Game Winner © Benoit Photo
Gary and Mary West’s Game Winner provided trainer Bob Baffert with an amazing fourteenth success in the Grade I $300,000 Del Mar Futurity Monday with a length and one-half triumph...
Del Mar Juvenile Fillies Turf Stakes Quotes
Published Monday, September 3rd, 2018 (5 years ago)
Summering © Benoit Photo
DRAYDEN VAN DYKE (Summering, winner) – “This is sweet; to win a stakes in these silks (Glen Hill Farm, where he got his start riding for trainer Tom Proctor) makes this...