URGENT UPDATE: Del Mar Racetrack has officially canceled all races scheduled for today, November 10, 2025, due to heavy rain. In a significant scheduling change, Friday’s first post has been moved up from 12:30 p.m. to noon. This is the first rainout for Del Mar since August 20, 2023, and marks a concerning trend for Southern California horse racing.
The anticipated $100,000 Desi Arnaz Stakes for 2-year-old fillies is now set to take place on Sunday, while the Bob Hope Stakes for 2-year-olds has been rescheduled for Friday, November 21. The switch to an all-main-track card on Sunday impacts not only the horses but also the fans and bettors eagerly awaiting these events.
Officials at Los Alamitos Racetrack have yet to announce whether their scheduled races this weekend will be impacted by the weather. As of now, both quarter-horse and thoroughbred races remain uncertain for Saturday and Sunday. Historically, tracks have been resilient in muddy conditions, but since a spike in injuries in early 2019, cancellations have become more common.
In the Desi Arnaz Stakes, watch for a thrilling rematch between Bob Baffert-trained Himika, ridden by Juan Hernandez, and John Sadler’s Revera, piloted by Antonio Fresu. Both are coming off a competitive outing at Santa Anita, where they finished second and third in the Anoakia Stakes. With Himika’s impressive record of 3 wins in 5 starts, fans are eager to see if she can reclaim her form after a couple of less favorable performances at longer distances.
In other racing news, the upset trend continues at Los Alamitos, where Norco triumphed in last Sunday’s $926,200 Grade I Super Derby, shocking bettors with a payout of $116.20. This marks Norco as the sixth non-favorite to win in the last seven Grade I races held at Los Al since March.
In a significant off-track development, trainer Dale Romans has announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate, aiming to fill the seat of retiring Mitch McConnell. As a well-known figure in the horse racing community, Romans’ move adds an intriguing layer to the political landscape.
Additionally, the horse racing community is mourning the loss of two horses, Tame the Tiger and Cayce in Gray, who were euthanized following training injuries at Los Alamitos last weekend. The California Horse Racing Board has reported that there have been 29 fatalities in racing and training this season, a figure that aligns with recent averages but remains a troubling statistic for the sport.
In brighter news, the beloved stallion Collected will relocate to Rancho San Miguel in California for the 2026 breeding season, standing for $7,500 per live foal. This move is celebrated by California breeders, as Collected’s success as a sire is expected to strengthen his popularity in the state.
With these developments unfolding rapidly, fans and stakeholders in the horse racing community are urged to stay tuned for further updates. The future of upcoming races hangs in the balance, and the impact of today’s weather on the sport continues to be felt.
