The Del Mar Juvenile Turf is a prestigious Grade III horse racing event held annually at Del Mar Racetrack . It is a one-mile race on turf for two-year-old colts and geldings.This race is a key event for young horses showing promise on the turf and is a significant focus for those involved in online horse betting.
The 2026 Del Mar Juvenile Turf is scheduled to take place on September 6th.
The Del Mar Juvenile Turf has had many standout winners. Recent champions like Endlessly (2023) and Packs A Wahlop (2022) have gained attention, but older winners such as Bowies Hero (2016), who later won several Grade I races.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hey Nay Nay (IRE) | Hector Isaac Berrios | John W. Sadler | Hronis Racing LLC and Iapetus Racing LLC | 1:35.57 |
| 2024 | Artislas | Reylu Gutierrez | Jeff Mullins | Dutch Girl Holdings LLC, Irving Ventures LLC, Meathe, William and Tumanjan, Jeanne | 1:36.53 |
| 2023 | Endlessly | Juan Hernandez | Michael McCarthy | Amerman Racing | 1:35.28 |
| 2022 | Packs A Wahlop | Mike E. Smith | Jeff Mullins | Red Baron's Barn & Rancho Temescal | 1:35.96 |
| 2021 | Mackinnon | Juan Hernandez | Doug F. O'Neill | ERJ Racing & Dave Kenney | 1:36.24 |
| 2020 | Big Fish | Victor Espinoza | David Hofmans | Legacy Ranch | 1:38.21 |
Taking place during the prestigious Del Mar summer meet, the Del Mar Juvenile Turf is a vital stepping stone for horses aiming for future success in major turf races. The race often attracts a competitive field of promising juveniles, many of whom go on to compete in higher-grade races both nationally and internationally.
