The Del Mar Debutante Stakes is a prestigious Grade 1 horse race held annually at Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar, California. It features top two-year-old fillies competing over seven furlongs. Known for its competitive field, the race is a key event in the summer racing season.
The 2026 Del Mar Debutante Stakes is scheduled to take place on September 5th. This event is a highlight of the summer meet at Del Mar Racetrack and attracts significant attention from horse racing enthusiasts and online horse betting communities.
Over the years, the Del Mar Debutante Stakes has seen many legendary fillies claim victory. Some of the most iconic winners include Terlingua (1978), trained by D. Wayne Lukas, and Halfbridled (2003), who later became the Champion Two-Year-Old Filly. Sweet Catomine (2004), another notable winner, also went on to win the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies. These fillies' successes underline the race's importance in identifying future stars, making it a focal point for those interested in online horse betting.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bottle of Rouge | Mike E. Smith | Bob Baffert | Natalie J. Baffert | 1:23.50 |
| 2024 | Tenma | Kazushi Kimura | Bob Baffert | Baoma Corp | 1:23.67 |
| 2023 | Tamara | Mike E. Smith | Richard Mandella | Spendthrift Farm | 1:22.41 |
| 2022 | And Tell Me Nolies | Ramon Vazquez | Peter Miller | Peter Redekop | 1:23.29 |
| 2021 | Grace Adler | Flavien Prat | Bob Baffert | Willow Grace Farm and Michael Lund Peterson | 1:23.76 |
| 2020 | Princess Noor | Victor Espinoza | Bob Baffert | Zedan Racing Stables | 1:23.15 |
