Del Mar 2026 Meet Begins: Opening Day Results & Betting Angles
Key Questions
When did Del Mar's summer meet begin?
Del Mar's summer meet started on July 17. The opening day featured the San Diego Handicap and San Clemente Stakes among other races.
Who won the San Diego Handicap at Del Mar?
Journalism won the San Diego Handicap, overcoming a bad break and carrying top weight. The result was part of the opening day action on July 17.
What happened in the San Clemente Stakes?
Somerset West upset the field in the San Clemente Stakes. This was one of the key results from Del Mar's opening day.
What does the Bing Crosby Stakes preview cover?
The preview provides a horse-by-horse breakdown of the G1 Bing Crosby Stakes field along with Breeders' Cup implications. It is featured as new content in the highlight.
Which other tracks reported results alongside Del Mar on July 18?
Results were also reported from Monmouth Park and Saratoga. At Monmouth, Knightsbridge posted a 122 Beyer in the Monmouth Cup, with the United Nations and Coronation Cup also run.
Del Mar's summer meet started July 17. San Diego Handicap won by Journalism overcoming bad break and top weight; Somerset West upset in San Clemente Stakes. New: Bing Crosby Stakes (G1) preview with horse-by-horse breakdown and Breeders' Cup implications. Trainers/trends analysis, best bets for Saturday, and Haskell Race of Week analysis with ROI stats. Full results from July 18 also include United Nations, Monmouth Cup (Knightsbridge 122 Beyer), and Coronation Cup.