Del Mar Stable News

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Six at the Ready Saturday for Del Mar's Native Diver


Six route horses will contest the Native Diver Stakes Saturday at Del Mar in a most-interesting mix of speed and stamina.

Steven Wells Wins 2024 Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge


North Dakotan Scores on $20,000 Win Bet in Breeders’ Cup Mile to Secure World's Biggest Live Money Tournament.

Post-Race Samples from 2024 Breeders' Cup World Championships Cleared by HIWU


The Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit Oversaw Drug Testing for the Nov. 1-2 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club

Bullard Goes from Last to First in Taking Bob Hope at Del Mar


Bullard went from last to first heading into the stretch Sunday at Del Mar in the Grade III Bob Hope Stakes.

Stable Notes November 17, 2024


'The Comissioner' brings his campaign to Del Mar.

Practical Dream Proves Best in Desi Arnaz at Del Mar Saturday


Practical Dream provided the spark for a case of the student outdoing the teacher when the gray filly outfooted a trio of rivals Saturday at Del Mar in the Desi Arnaz Stakes.

Stable Notes November 16, 2024


Top two-year-old colts clash in Grade III Bob Hope Sunday.

Sandy Bottom Nips Tamara in Friday Del Mar Feature


Sandy Bottom set a strong pace, then held on – barely – to upset comebacking stakes star Tamara in the headline event at Del Mar Friday.

Six Colts Match Up Sunday in Del Mar's Bob Hope Stakes


Six juveniles have signed on to run seven furlongs Sunday in the Bob Hope Stakes, a $100,000 test that carries Grade III credentials.

Stable Notes November 15, 2024


When Straight No Chaser rolled across the finish line ahead of everyone else in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint at Del Mar earlier this month, it was a dream come true for trainer Dan Blacker.