The Del Mar Debutante Stakes is an American thoroughbred horse race for two-year-old fillies run each year in early September at Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar, California. A Grade I event since 1999, the Debutante is raced on dirt at a distance of seven furlongs and currently offers a purse of $300,000.
Inaugurated in 1951 at a distance of six furlongs, in 1974 the race was changed to a one-mile event then in 1993 to its current seven furlongs. From 2007 to 2014, it was run on a Polytrack all weather surface.
The Del Mar Debutante Stakes was raced in two divisions in 1984.
Records Speed record: 1:21.40 – Call Now (1994) (at current distance of 7 furlongs)
Most wins by a jockey: 5 – Gary Stevens (1987, 1988, 1992, 2002, 2013) 5 – Bill Shoemaker (1953, 1954, 1972, 1974, 1979)
Most wins by a trainer: 13 – Bob Baffert (1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2006, 2012, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024, 2025, 2026)
Most wins by an owner: 3 – Ellwood B. & Elizabeth E. Johnston (1959, 1970, 1971)
Winners since 1979 Year Winner Jockey Trainer Owner Time2026Miss MonicaJuan J. HernandezBob BaffertMichael E. Pegram, Karl Watson and Paul Weitman1:23.542025Bottle of RougeMike E.SmithBob BaffertNatalie J. Baffert1:23.052024TemnaKazushi KimuraBob BaffertBaoma Corp.1:23.672023TamaraMike E. SmithRichard MandellaSpendthrift Farm1:22.412022And Tell Me NoliesRamon VazquezPeter MillerPeter Redekop1:23.292021Grace AdlerFlavien PratBob BaffertWillow Grace Farm and Michael Lund Peterson1:23.762020Princess NoorVictor EspinozaBob BaffertZedan Racing Stables1:23.152019BastDrayden Van DykeBob BaffertBaoma Corporation 1:23.732018BellafinaFlavien PratSimon CallaghanKaleem Shah, Inc. 1:25.512017Moonshine MemoriesFlavien Prat Simon CallaghanBridlewood Farm, Magnier, et al. 1:23.612016Union StrikeMartin GarciaShelbe Ruis Ruis Racing1:23.222015SongbirdMike E. SmithJerry HollendorferFox Hill Farms1:22.652014Sunset GlowVictor EspinozaWesley A. WardTen Broeck Farm1:23.122013She's a TigerGary StevensJeffrey L. BondeDedomenico/Aldrich et al.1:22.712012ExecutiveprivilegeRafael BejaranoBob BaffertWatson/Pegram/Weitman1:23.432011WeemissfrankieRafael BejaranoPeter EurtonAlesia/Bran Jam Stable/Ciaglia Stable/Dyrdek/Cosato1:23.202010Tell a KellyAlonso QuinonezJohn W. SadlerIke & Dawn Thrash1:23.052009Mi SuenoMichael BazeEric GuillotSouthern Equine Stable1:23.782008Stardom BoundMike E. SmithChristopher PaaschCharles R. Cono1:22.502007 Set PlayBrice BlancPeter MillerGerson Racing 1:26.792006Point AshleyVictor EspinozaBob BaffertZayat Stables1:23.342005Wild FitAlex SolisJeff MullinsBrewer Stable & Smith1:23.202004Sweet CatomineVictor EspinozaJulio C. CananiPam & Martin Wygod1:24.182003HalfbridledJulie KroneRichard MandellaWertheimer et Frère1:22.202002Miss HoudiniGary StevensWarren StuteBo Hirsch1:23.432001HabibtiVictor EspinozaBob BaffertThe Thoroughbred Corp.1:22.222000Cindy's HeroGarrett GomezDavid HofmansTom & Elizabeth Baxter1:22.611999ChilukkiDavid FloresBob BaffertStonerside Stable1:23.401998Excellent MeetingKent DesormeauxBob BaffertGolden Eagle Farm1:22.201997Vivid AngelKent Desormeaux Bob BaffertEd & Natalie Friendly1:24.201996Sharp CatRené DouglasD. Wayne LukasThe Thoroughbred Corp.1:23.801995BatroyaleMartin PedrozaBob BaffertRobert & Barbara Walter1:22.401994Call NowAlex SolisRon McAnallyVHW Stables1:21.401993SardulaEd DelahoussayeBrian A. MayberryAnn & Jerry Moss1:21.601992Beal Street BluesGary Stevens Frank L. BrothersLazy Lane Farms, Inc.1:37.001991La SpiaAlex SolisRandy WinickAlbert R. Broccoli1:37.001990Beyond PerfectionAlex SolisJack Van BergJohn A. Franks1:34.801989Rue de PalmRussell BazeD. Wayne LukasPeter M. Brant1:35.001988Lea Lucinda *Gary StevensD. Wayne LukasCalumet Farm1:36.401987Lost KittyGary StevensD. Wayne LukasKlein & Lukas1:36.001986Brave RajCorey BlackMelvin F. StuteDolly Green1:35.801985ArewehavingfunyetPatrick ValenzuelaD. Wayne LukasSpendthrift Farm1:36.001984Fiesta LadyLaffit Pincay Jr. D. Wayne LukasM/M E. V. Klein1:38.801984Full O WisdomChris McCarronJoseph ManziFour Star Stables/Murray Ozer1:37.401983AltheaLaffit Pincay Jr.D. Wayne LukasAykroyd, Alexander & Groves1:36.001982LandaluceLaffit Pincay Jr.D. Wayne LukasBeal & French1:35.601981Skillful JoyChris McCarronRoss FenstermakerFred W. Hooper1:37.401980Raja's DelightChris McCarronTommy DoyleJack L. Finley1:37.401979Table HandsBill ShoemakerWillard ProctorAllen & Brant1:35.001978TerlinguaDarrel McHargueD. Wayne LukasBeal & French1:36.201977ExtravagantMarco CastanedaJ. JimenezDeeb & Austad1:36.40 1976TelfernerLaffit Pincay Jr.Tommy DoyleJ. C. Pollard1:37.201975Queen to BeDarrel McHargueRon McAnallyElmendorf1:36.801974BubblewinBill ShoemakerLou GlauburgMorris Shapiro1:36.801973Fleet PeachDonald PierceTommy DoyleCanadiana Farms1:09.601972Windy's DaughterBill ShoemakerTommy DoyleBernice Blackman1:09.601971Impressive StyleDonald PierceFederico A. MiquelezEllwood B. & Elizabeth E. Johnston 1:09.201970Generous PortionD. TierneFederico A. MiquelezEllwood B. & Elizabeth E. Johnston1:09.601969Atomic WingsDonald PierceJames NazworthySledge Stable1:08.601968Fourth RoundJerry Lambert Tommy DoyleBuena Suerte Stable1:10.401967Fast DishJerry LambertBuster MillerickM/M Louis K. Shapiro1:09.801966Native HoneyRudy CampasTommy DoyleM/M Peter Dye1:10.001965CenturyBill HartackGordon C. CampbellM/M John J. Elmore1:10.001964AdmirablyRaymond YorkLou GlauburgE. J. Anderson1:09.801963Leisurely KinJerry LambertGeorge Adams J. Kel Houssels1:09.201962Brown BerryPete MorenoRobert L. WheelerC. V. Whitney1:09.401961Spark PlugRobert YanezRobert L. WheelerC. V. Whitney1:09.401960Amri-anAlex MaeseJoseph S. DunnHoward B. Keck1:09.401959Darling JuneDonald PierceTommy DoyleEllwood B. & Elizabeth E. Johnston 1:09.201958KhalitaRaymond YorkMalcolm AndersonWilliam N. Modglin1:10.601957Sally LeePete MorenoCharles Dickens Covert Ranch (George Covert)1:10.401956Blue VicRogelio TrejosReggie CornellJohn J. Elmore1:09.801955Miss ToddRaymond YorkRobert L. WheelerJ. Rubin Jelks1:10.401954Fair MollyBill ShoemakerBenny SlaskyDr. & Mrs. J. R. Smith1:10.601953Lady Cover Up * Bill ShoemakerBob R. RobertsBlack Gold Stable1:11.001952Lap FullHenry MorenoHorace A. JonesCalumet Farm1:10.601951TongaGordon GlissonWarren StuteYolo Stable1:12.00
In 1988, Approved to Fly finished first but was disqualified to second. In 1953, Frosty Dawn won the race but later was found to be ineligible and the race was awarded to Lady Cover Up.
References
The 2008 Del Mar Debutante Stakes at Thoroughbred Times