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.
Stable Notes August 19, 2023
Published Saturday, August 19th, 2023 (10 months ago)By Jim Charvat
CANCELED: HURRICANE HILLARY PROMPTS SCRATCH OF SUNDAY RACING
For the first time since 2019 and for only the second time in the 84-year-history of Del Mar, racing has been canceled due to...
Sister Otoole Does the Déjà Vu in Del Mar's CTT & TOC Friday
Published Friday, August 18th, 2023 (10 months ago)
Sister Otoole © Benoit Photo
Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners’ Sister Otoole did an instant replay in the featured attraction Friday evening at Del Mar, as she came from last once again – just as she had...
With Weather Cooperating, Solana Beach Stakes Goes Sunday
Published Friday, August 18th, 2023 (10 months ago)
Eddie's New Dream © Benoit Photo
With the rains and winds from a potential hurricane (yes, west coasters, a hurricane) threatening to play havoc with the Sunday racing card at Del Mar, the track nonetheless...
Stable Notes August 18, 2023
Published Friday, August 18th, 2023 (10 months ago)By Jim Charvat
TRAINERS SCRAMBLE FOR SHELTER AS HURRICANE HILLARY APPROACHES
Much of the talk on the backside at Del Mar Friday morning turned from horses to hurricanes. The ominous forecast hanging over the racetrack...
10 Sophs in Grade I Del Mar Oaks Top Saturday Shore Program
Published Thursday, August 17th, 2023 (10 months ago)
Anisette © Benoit Photo
The 67th edition of the Grade I, $300,000 Del Mar Oaks has drawn a field of 10 for its nine-furlong run out of Del Mar’s unique infield chute on the Jimmy...
Stable Notes August 17, 2023
Published Thursday, August 17th, 2023 (10 months ago)By Jim Charvat
Jerry Moss © Benoit Photo
ZENYATTA OWNER JERRY MOSS PASSES AWAY AT 88
He was a music mogul and the owner of a champion race horse. Jerry Moss passed away Wednesday at...
Neige Blanche Favored Friday in CTT & TOC Stakes at Del Mar
Published Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 (10 months ago)
Neige Blanche © Benoit Photo
A fellow happened upon trainer Leonard Powell schooling horses one morning in the Del Mar paddock a week or so back.
“Thought you’d put your good mare Neige Blanche in...
964 Players Hit the Pick Six Sunday at Del Mar for $3,215 Apiece
Published Sunday, August 13th, 2023 (10 months ago)
Del Mar’s “mandatory payout” day Sunday drew lots of interest. There was a final pool of $3,568,787 wagered on the bet.
It also drew lots of winners, with fans selecting 964 correct tickets in the...
Prince of Monaco Speeds Home to Take Best Pal at Del Mar Sunday
Published Sunday, August 13th, 2023 (10 months ago)
Prince of Monaco © Benoit Photo
Most folks at Del Mar Sunday thought trainer Bob Baffert had a real live one for the Best Pal Stakes in the expensive colt Muth. Well, Muth ran a...
Stable Notes August 13, 2023
Published Sunday, August 13th, 2023 (10 months ago)By Jim Charvat
Trevor Denman © Benoit Photo
TREVOR DENMAN AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS LAFFIT PINCAY, JR. AWARD
Del Mar track announcer Trevor Denman has been named this year’s recipient of the Laffit Pincay, Jr. Award, given...