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Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Picks – Horse Racing Odds, Betting Preview, and Del Mar Predictions (Aug 1)

  • Alex Dudley
  • Jul 29, 2026 at 6:25 AM EDT
  • When: Saturday, August 1, 2026 @ 9:30 PM ET
  • Where: Del Mar, California
  • How to Watch: FanDuel TV

Another high-quality weekend of horse racing action is set for Del Mar, as Saturday’s card is headlined by the G1 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes. The race for fillies and mares over 1 /16 miles is a ‘Win and You’re In’ for the Breeders’ Cup. You can find the odds and our Clement L. Hirsch Stakes picks here.

Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Odds

HorseOdds
Seismic Beauty+137
Chasten+500
Om N Joy+600
Simply Joking+600
Eunomia+700
Majestic Oops+700
Bank Shot+3300
Other Selections+4000 & Bigger

Latest odds taken from an Offshore Sportsbook. BetOnline markets open on the day of the race.

Race Information & Records

StatInformation
Race Distance1 1/16 Miles
Purse$400,000
Most Successful TrainerJohn Sadler (5)
Most Successful JockeyChris McCarron (7)

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Clement L. Hirsch Stakes: Recent Winners

  • 2025– Seismic Beauty (Juan Hernandez/Bob Baffert)
  • 2024– Adare Manor (Juan Hernandez/Bob Baffert)
  • 2023– Adare Manor (Juan Hernandez/Bob Baffert)
  • 2022– Blue Stripe (Hector Berrios/Marcelo Polanco)
  • 2021– Shedaresthedevil (Florent Geroux/Brad Cox)

Clement L. Hirsch Stakes: Betting Preview

A starting spot in this year’s Breeders’ Cup Distaff will be up for grabs at Del Mar in Saturday’s feature, with a field of nine going to post to contest the G1 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes over 1 1/16 miles.

The combination of Juan Hernandez and Bob Baffert have teamed up for victory in each of the last three editions of the race, and defending champion Seismic Beauty will be a leading contender. The five-year-old will need to bounce back after disappointingly finishing third in the G2 Santa Margarita on her return to the track in May.

Based on that form line alone, Om N Joy could be a value selection. The four-year-old looks to still be improving for Aggie Ordonez, and she finished three lengths clear in that Grade Two at Santa Anita. It should be noted that she is also a two-time winner at Del Mar, including a win in last year’s G3 Torrey Pines.

Chasten represents the Brad Cox yard, with Florent Geroux booked aboard. The four-year-old has progressed rapidly through the season, and she could be forgiven for her poor showing when only fifth in the G1 La Troienne. Bounced back with a six-length win in the Obeah Stakes last time. 

Majestic Oops and Eunomia should both be capable of getting competitive based on official ratings, but both will need to bounce back from recent disappointments. Bank Shot could be of interest as the sole three-year-old in the field after finishing third in the G3 Summertime Oaks.

Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Picks

Seismic Beauty is extremely short in the betting, and she could be vulnerable. At the prices, Om N Joy could be the improver to keep on side, especially after finishing nine lengths clear of the market leader on her previous outing.

Free Pick:

Del Mar Picks for August 1

RacePick
Race 1- Maiden Special WeightBalaza
Race 2- ClaimingPerfect Life
Race 3- Maiden Special WeightCosmic Charlie
Race 4- Maiden ClaimingInca
Race 5- California Dreamin’ StakesSanta Barbarian
Race 6- ClaimingSunset Ride
Race 7- Maiden ClaimingChef Kate
Race 8- Allowance Optional ClaimingSee Through It
Race 9- Allowance Optional ClaimingMiles Finch
Race 10- G1 Clement L. Hirsch StakesSEE ABOVE
Race 11- Maiden ClaimingPlettenberg Bay

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