The 2026 John C. Mabee Stakes takes place Monday, September 7 at Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar, California. The Grade II race is contested at 1 1/8 miles on turf for fillies and mares 3 years old and up and carries a $250,000 purse.
| Date | Monday, September 7, 2026 |
| Track | Del Mar Racetrack |
| Race | Race 9 |
| Distance | 1 1/8 miles |
| Surface | Turf |
| Grade | Grade II |
| Purse | $250,000 |
| Age | Fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up |
| Post Time | 5:44 PM PT |
Entry Update: The 2026 John C. Mabee Stakes field is confirmed with 10 starters. Post positions, jockeys, trainers and official morning-line odds are listed in the odds table below.
| 1 | Whiskey Decision (KY) | Antonio Fresu | Michael W. McCarthy | 6/1 |
| 2 | Pura Vida Princesa (KY) | Joe Bravo | Doug F. O'Neill | 12/1 |
| 3 | Bojaca Blessing (KY) | Mike E. Smith | Jose Francisco D'Angelo | 8/1 |
| 4 | Thought Process (KY) | Hector Isaac Berrios | Philip D'Amato | 8/5 |
| 5 | Canto Della Terra (IRE) | Ricardo Gonzalez | Philip D'Amato | 12/1 |
| 6 | Baltic Fire (KY) | Kyle Frey | Jeff Mullins | 8/1 |
| 7 | Medoro (KY) | Juan J. Hernandez | Peter Eurton | 7/2 |
| 8 | Fibonaccis Ride (CA) | Victor Espinoza | Antonio C. Garcia | 20/1 |
| 9 | Firenze Flavor (KY) | Drayden Van Dyke | Patrick Gallagher | 20/1 |
| 10 | Vincey Girl (KY) | Kazushi Kimura | Jose Francisco D'Angelo | 20/1 |
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The John C. Mabee Stakes is one of Del Mar's premier turf races for older fillies and mares. The Grade II event is contested at 1 1/8 miles on turf and regularly attracts accomplished runners from the West Coast and beyond during the closing stages of Del Mar's summer meet.
The 2026 field includes Thought Process, Medoro, Whiskey Decision and several other experienced turf runners, creating a competitive 10-horse lineup for the $250,000 event.
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The John C. Mabee Stakes honors one of the founding directors of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. Mabee and his wife Betty operated Golden Eagle Farm and bred and owned numerous important stakes winners, including inaugural Pacific Classic winner Best Pal.
The race has developed into an important late-summer turf event for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Recent winners include Gimme a Nother in 2025, Hang the Moon in 2024, Closing Remarks in 2023 and Avenue de France in 2022.
Gimme a Nother won the 2025 John C. Mabee Stakes under jockey Juan J. Hernandez, continuing her successful North American campaign at Del Mar.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Medoro | Juan J. Hernandez | 1:47.61 |
| 2025 | Gimme a Nother (SAF) | Juan J. Hernandez | 1:48.55 |
| 2024 | Hang the Moon | Kazushi Kimura | 1:48.50 |
| 2023 | Closing Remarks | Umberto Rispoli | 1:48.23 |
| 2022 | Avenue de France (FR) | Juan J. Hernandez | 1:47.96 |
The 2026 John C. Mabee Stakes is scheduled for Monday, September 7 at Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar, California. It is Race 9 with a post time of 5:44 PM PT.
The John C. Mabee Stakes is contested at 1 1/8 miles on turf at Del Mar Racetrack.
The 2026 John C. Mabee Stakes carries a $250,000 purse.
The John C. Mabee Stakes is for fillies and mares 3 years old and up.
Yes. The 2026 John C. Mabee Stakes has a confirmed field of 10 starters: Whiskey Decision, Pura Vida Princesa, Bojaca Blessing, Thought Process, Canto Della Terra, Baltic Fire, Medoro, Fibonaccis Ride, Firenze Flavor and Vincey Girl.
Thought Process is the morning-line favorite for the 2026 John C. Mabee Stakes, with Medoro and Whiskey Decision also among the leading contenders. Check the odds table above for the complete field and latest prices.
The latest 2026 John C. Mabee Stakes odds are listed in the odds table above and will be updated as race-day prices change.
The John C. Mabee Stakes is a Grade II Thoroughbred turf race for fillies and mares 3 years old and up held at Del Mar Racetrack in California. It is contested at 1 1/8 miles.
The John C. Mabee Stakes is held at Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar, California.
No. The 2026 John C. Mabee Stakes is not designated as a Breeders' Cup Challenge Series "Win and You're In" race.
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Gimme a Nother won the 2025 John C. Mabee Stakes with Juan J. Hernandez aboard.
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