Graduation Stakes

2023 Graduation Stakes Preview | California-Bred 2-Year-Olds Headline Del Mar Friday

Eight 2-year-old males will seek their first chunk of black type Friday afternoon at Del Mar when they match up in the 70th running of the $125,000 Graduation Stakes, a […]

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The Big Wam Set Up For Another Big Effort At Del Mar | 2022 Graduation Stakes Preview & FREE Picks

Aaron previews the 2022 Graduation Stakes at Del Mar, then gives his top picks and longshots. The Big Wam appears set up for another big effort over the seaside oval […] Read More

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Rock N Rye Proves Best In Graduation

DEL MAR, CA – Lovingier, London, or Zondlo’s Rock N Rye scampered home by 4 1/4 lengths in Sunday’s $100,000 Graduation Stakes at Del Mar, then had to withstand a […] Read More

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Positivity Survives Graduation

DEL MAR, CA – C T R Stables’ Positivity strode home powerfully to cross the wire first, then survived a lengthy inquiry before officially winning Sunday’s $100,000 Graduation Stakes at Del Mar. […] Read More

Race Recaps

Big Returns Qualifies First in Graduation

DEL MAR, CA – Not unlike the ultimate decision rendered in the Kentucky Derby (G1), Big Returns found himself the benefactor of a disqualified rival and was named winner of Friday’s […] Read More