Del Mar Stable News

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Eddie Read Brings Out Eight for Del Mar Turf Test Sunday


Gold Phoenix will be making his 26th start Sunday in the Grade II Eddie Read Stakes.

Stable Notes July 25, 2025


Nysos ready to drop the hammer in Grade II San Diego Saturday

Splendora Sharp Winner of Thursday Feature at Shore


Splendora split horses and simply drew off to a three and a half length victory with rider Juan Hernandez not needing to give her any encouragement.

Stable Notes July 24, 2025


Journalism is back home, arriving at trainer Michael McCarthy’s barn at Del Mar Tuesday evening. Now it’s a waiting game as the colt recuperates from his latest trip and the racing world awaits a decision on where he will run next.

Dozen at the Ready Friday for Del Mar's Fleet Treat


Likely favorite in the seven-panel Fleet Treat is Om N Joy, a chestnut daughter of the young stallion Om who comes into the test on a three-race win streak.

Medoro Proves Best Sunday in Del Mar's Osunitas


Medoro established a good position early, split horses on the turn for home and then outran 10 rivals to come away a length and three quarters winner Sunday at Del Mar in the Osunitas Stakes.

Fillies & Mares Go Sprinting in Thursday's Del Mar Feature


Splendora has been knocking heads most recently with Graded stakes horses and gets some serious class relief sprinting this Thursday at Del Mar.

Stable Notes July 20, 2025


The racing career of one of the top racehorses in the country is in limbo after he developed swelling behind his knee. Raging Torrent is getting some rest and evaluation as his connections decide whether he will resume racing or go out to stud.

Odds-On Thought Process Clearly Best in San Clemente


Heavily-favored Thought Process walked her beat Saturday afternoon at Del Mar and turned back eight rivals in fine fashion to capture the $202,000 San Clemente Handicap.

Wickerr Stakes Quotes


Almendares (GB) © Benoit Photo ANTONIO FRESU (Almendares, winner) – “I was just keeping him comfortable for the early part. He was doing fine. Then a little something opened near the head of the stretch...