The Del Mar Mile Stakes is a prestigious Grade II horse racing event held annually at Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar, California. The race is contested over a distance of one mile on turf and attracts some of the best milers in the country.
The 2026 Del Mar Mile Stakes is scheduled to take place on August 29th.
The Del Mar Mile Stakes has seen a number of remarkable horses claim victory over the years. Some notable past winners include Alphabet Soup, who won the race in 1995 under the guidance of jockey Chris McCarron and trainer David E. Hofmans. Another standout winner is Precisionist, who secured victory in 1988, ridden by Chris McCarron for trainer John W. Russell.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Formidable Man | Umberto Rispoli | Michael W. McCarthy | Warren, Jr., William K. and Warren, Suzanne | 1:34.20 |
| 2024 | Conclude | Hector I. Berrios | Phil D’Amato | Little Red Feather Racing, Madaket Stables LLC and The Estate of Brereton C. Jones | 1:34.05 |
| 2023 | Du Jour | Flavien Prat | Bob Baffert | Natalie J. Baffert & Debbie Lanni | 1:33.82 |
| 2022 | Hong Kong Harry | Flavien Prat | Philip D'Amato | Scott Anastasi, Jimmy Ukegawa, Tony Valazza | 1:33.15 |
| 2021 | Mo Forza | Flavien Prat | Peter Miller | Bardy Farm & OG Boss | 1:35.03 |
| 2020 | Mo Forza | Flavien Prat | Peter Miller | Bardy Farm & OG Boss | 1:33.27 |
