An even dozen Cal-bred, 3-year-old sprint fillies will match strides Friday at Del Mar in the 41st edition of the Fleet Treat Stakes at seven furlongs.

Race favorite King of Gosford broke smartly under rider Umberto Rispoli, made the lead early and managed to stay there all the way around in the Wickerr Stakes Sunday at Del Mar.

Nysos to target Pacific Classic at Del Mar on August 22nd.

Journalism overcame trouble at the gate and powered to a three-quarter length victory in the $300,000 Grade II San Diego Handicap at Del Mar Saturday.

San Clemente Handicap (GII) Stakes Quotes

Thrills and Big Payoffs Mark Opening Day at Del Mar

Fast forward another 89 years to the start of yet another season at Del Mar. A lot has changed since those early years when Bing and Pat would greet patrons at the gate. The horses are still finely tuned athletes like the ones that ran back in the early days and the people who tend to them are just as dedicated.

Oceanside kicks off Del Mar's stakes action for 2026.

The Wickerr appears to be a wide-open affair with several of the bunch likely to vie for favoritism. Among them are Freedom’s Not Free, Artislas and King of Gosford.

Returning veteran riders spice up 2026 Del Mar Jockey Colony.