The Grade 1 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes, a $400,000 feature for fillies and mares aged 3 and up, headlines Race 10 at Del Mar Racetrack on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Run over 1 1/16 miles on dirt, this prestigious event is part of the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series, offering the winner an automatic berth into the Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1).
Race Details
Race: Clement L. Hirsch Stakes (G1)
Track: Del Mar Racetrack, Del Mar, CA
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Post Time: 6:32 PM PT
Distance: 1 1/16 miles (Dirt)
Purse: $400,000
Conditions: Fillies & Mares, 3-year-olds and up
Full Field Analysis
| PP | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Sire | Dam (Dam Sire) | ML Odds |
| 1 | Seismic Beauty | Juan Hernandez | Bob Baffert | Uncle Mo | Knarsdale (Hard Spun) | 2/1 |
| 2 | Royal Spa | Hector Berrios | Rodolphe Brisset | Violence | Bodacious Babe (Mineshaft) | 6/1 |
| 3 | Mahina | Mike E. Smith | Patrick Gallagher | Bolt d’Oro | Malibu Pier (Malibu Moon) | 20/1 |
| 4 | Nothing Like You | Drayden Van Dyke | Bob Baffert | Malibu Moon | Miss Derek (Dixie Union) | 8/1 |
| 5 | Richi (CHI) | Antonio Fresu | Bob Baffert | Practical Joke | Rich Baby (CHI) | 3/1 |
| 6 | Little Hidden Port (ARG) | Armando Ayuso | John Sadler | Puerto Escondido (ARG) | Estima (ARG) | 12/1 |
| 7 | Kopion | Kazushi Kimura | Richard Mandella | Omaha Beach | Galloping Ami (Victory Gallop) | 5/2 |
Top Contenders Breakdown
Seismic Beauty (ML: 2/1)
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Jockey: Juan Hernandez
Pedigree: By Uncle Mo, out of Knarsdale (Hard Spun)
Form: Winner of the Santa Margarita Stakes (G2) by 5 lengths
Edge: Elite speed, consistent form, never worse than third in six starts
Richi (CHI) (ML: 3/1)
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Jockey: Antonio Fresu
Pedigree: By Practical Joke, out of Rich Baby (CHI)
Form: Winner of the Santa Maria Stakes (G2); South American import
Edge: Tactical speed, proven stakes class, strong international pedigree
Kopion (ML: 5/2)
Trainer: Richard Mandella
Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
Pedigree: By Omaha Beach, out of Galloping Ami
Form: Top West Coast sprinter stretching out; second in Great Lady M Stakes (G2)
Edge: Classy sprinter, question mark at distance
Pedigree Insights
Uncle Mo: Sire of Seismic Beauty; known for producing versatile, high-class runners.
Practical Joke: Richi’s sire; excels in producing fast, durable fillies.
Omaha Beach: Kopion’s sire; adds brilliance and stamina.
Puerto Escondido (ARG): Little Hidden Port’s sire; Group 1 winner in Argentina, brings international flair.
Final Thoughts
The Clement L. Hirsch Stakes sets up as a tactical battle between Seismic Beauty, Richi, and Kopion, with Bob Baffert holding a strong hand. Seismic Beauty’s dominant speed and Richi’s proven class make them formidable, while Kopion’s stretch-out attempt adds intrigue. Royal Spa and Little Hidden Port offer longshot value if the pace collapses.
