What is the Best Pal Stakes?
The Best Pal Stakes is a prestigious Grade III horse racing event held annually at Del Mar Racetrack in California. The race is specifically for two-year-old thoroughbreds and covers a distance of 6 furlongs on dirt. Known for being a stepping stone to future stardom, the Best Pal Stakes is an early indicator of promising young talent in the racing world.
When is the Best Pal Stakes held?
The Best Pal Stakes is scheduled to take place on August 11th, 2024. This race is a significant event in the horse racing calendar, particularly for those interested in online horse betting.
Best Pal Stakes Winners
The Best Pal Stakes has seen numerous standout winners over the years, particularly from the early 2000s. Horses like Lookin At Lucky (2009), trained by Bob Baffert, went on to become a Champion Two-Year-Old and Kentucky Derby runner-up. Flame Thrower (2000) was another Baffert-trained star who captured the race before achieving multiple graded stakes victories.
Roman Ruler (2004), also from Baffert's barn, won the Best Pal before going on to win the Haskell Invitational Stakes. In 1996, Swiss Yodeler, trained by Mike Harrington, clinched the race and later became a notable California sire. These early champions have solidified the Best Pal Stakes as a key race for identifying future top performers.
