Spielberg, Weston headline Bob Hope at Del Mar
Bob Baffert has won 10 runnings of the $100,000 Bob Hope Stakes (G3) over the past quarter-century, including four of the six editions held at Del Mar since 2014. […]
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Dr. Schivel shines in Del Mar Futurity; Big Fish rallies in Juvenile Turf
The stakes were higher, but the outcome was the same. On Aug. 8, Dr. Schivel defeated Spielberg in a fast maiden race at Del Mar. On Monday, the talented colts ran 1-2 again in the […]
Princess Noor, Pixelate, Madone shine in stakes on Del Mar’s penultimate day
One day after scoring a record-equaling sixth victory in the Kentucky Derby (G1), Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert equaled another record in the Del Mar Debutante (G1) at Del Mar, sending out 7-10 favorite […]
Weston faces competitive maidens in Del Mar Futurity
Maidens comprise two-thirds of the field for Monday’s $250,000 Del Mar Futurity (G1), but those trained by Kentucky Derby (G1) veterans Bob Baffert and Doug O’Neill figure to be well-backed. O’Neill and jockey Mario Gutierrez, […]
Princess Noor, My Girl Red square off in Del Mar Debutante; Pixelate ships west for Del Mar Derby
While it’s too soon to say Princess Noor is worth every bit of the $1.35 million price paid for her this past April, it’s doubtful connections would want to trade spots with anyone else in […]
C Z Rocket continues steady ascent with Pat O’Brien triumph
From stakes winner to claimer and back again, the career trajectory of C Z Rocket has been unorthodox. But in the end, results are what matter, and the 6-year-old gelding delivered his biggest win to […]
Giant Expectations a familiar entry in Pat O’Brien
Giant Expectations has made a significant impact in recent years on Del Mar’s Pat O’Brien Stakes (G2), but less so on the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1). […]
Mo Forza demolishes Del Mar Mile
Sunday’s $152,000 Del Mar Mile Handicap (G2) was decided in a couple of strides when 6-5 favorite Mo Forza seized an inside seam and zoomed clear in a flash. Fresh off a seven-month layoff, the […]
Maximum Security romps in Pacific Classic, Harvest Moon rallies in Torrey Pines
When Maximum Security battled to victory in the San Diego H. (G2) at Del Mar last month, Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert noted the star colt wasn’t cranked for a peak performance. Racing fans […]
Red King holds off United in Del Mar ‘Cap to secure Breeders’ Cup berth
With a bold move into contention second time down the backside, Red King was able to get the jump over odds-on favorite United and held off that rival in the final strides to win Saturday’s […]