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The Best of 2026: Highlights from Del Mar's 87th Summer Season

With another summer meet about in the books, now’s as a good a time as any to look back on the 87th summer season and some of the highlights of the meet.

Thought Process One to Beat in Grade II John C. Mabee Monday

It’s seems like just yesterday horses were lining up for the Oceanside Stakes on opening day at Del Mar. Monday, 32 race days later, the Grade II John C. Mabee will put a wrap on the stakes menu for another year.

Net Par Seeks Third Del Mar Win in I'm Smokin Stakes Monday

Net Par will be out to win his third straight race, all at Del Mar this summer.

Desert Gate Returns to Del Mar in Shared Belief Stakes

The son of Omaha Beach was a major player in the 2-year-old division at Del Mar last year, winning the G3 Best Pal Stakes before running second to stablemate Brant in the G1 Del Mar Futurity.

Eclectic Group of 2-Year-Olds Clash in Juvenile Fillies Turf

It’s the 2-year-old fillies turn to take a spin on the turf course when they run the $100,000 Del Mar Juvenile Fillies Turf on Sunday.

Gregson Foundation Earmarks $400k for Backside Scholarships

The Edwin J. Gregson Foundation is dedicated to uplifting the hardworking families connected to California’s thoroughbred horse racing community.

O'Neill Riding High in Trainers' Standings with One Week To Go

A victory appears out-of-reach for everyone chasing Doug O’Neill.

Backside Meal Program into its Fourth Year at Del Mar

For the fourth year running, Del Mar is offering free meals to it’s hundreds of workers on the backside.

Jockey Antonio Fresu Moving Back East After Del Mar

Jockey Antonio Fresu’s tenure at Del Mar and in Southern California is coming to an end.

Pair of Cal-Breds Try Open Company in Grade III Torrey Pines Sunday

Two talented Cal-bred Fillies are taking a shot at the Torrey Pines hoping they too can catch lightning in a bottle and proceed with the kind of year Om N Joy has enjoyed post-Torrey Pines.