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.

Grade I Del Mar Futurity Tops Closing Day Action


Trainer Bob Baffert has the big bullets to fire in the Grade I Del Mar Futurity.

Stable Notes September 5, 2025


Baffert to Showcase Top Juvenile Fillies in Grade I Debutante

Grade I Debutante, Grade II Mabee Headline Saturday Del Mar Card


The trio of black-type affairs add some serious pizazz to the final Saturday of the 31-day meet at the shore racing headquarters.

Eight Cal-Bred Juveniles In I'm Smokin Stakes Friday


The I’m Smokin is headed by Sammy Davis, who is undefeated in his brief career so far.

Upsetter Too Sassy Scores in Generous Portion Monday


Longshot Too Sassy stalked the early leader, assumed command at the top of the stretch and went on to a three and one-quarter length victory in the Generous Portion Stakes.

Stable Notes September 1, 2025


Full Serrano returns to the races in Monday allowance.

Citizen Bull Easy Winner of Del Mar's Shared Belief


Citizen Bull, 2024’s 2-year-old champion, earned a nice paycheck for a one mile workout Sunday in the Shared Belief Stakes.

Stable Notes August 31, 2025


Pacific Classic: The Day After

Chenvert Epic Rally Wins $75,000 in Pacific Classic Betting Challenge


Brian Chenvert roared from behind in the final race with a trifecta paying $30,660, besting 123 total entries. Chenvert went all-in with just over $3,000 in various trifecta wagers in a bold move to rocket to the top of the leaderboard.

Veteran Gold Phoenix Captures Fourth Straight Del Mar 'Cap


Gold Phoenix did something that has never been done before at Del Mar – he won a stakes race for the fourth straight time.