Stellar Wind Wins Clement L. Hirsch Stakes at Del Mar
Del Mar racetrack in Del Mar, California played host to the $300,000 Grade 1 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes on Saturday, July 30 - a 1 1/16 miles dirt test for fillies and mares three years old and upward. It was a race between reigning Eclipse Award winners Stellar Wind and three-time Champion Beholder who came into the race on a terrific eight race win streak. The underdog Stellar Wind prevailed in a superb duel down the stretch - by just a half length as 9-2 second betting choice. 1-9 favorite Beholder wound up a disappointing second in the field of five while 24-1 third choice Divina Comedia was another 9 3/4 lengths back in third. Off the Road and The Dream finished yet another 11 1/4 lengths back of that to complete the order of finish.
2016 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Race Results & Payoffs
| Post | Horse | Jockey | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Stellar Wind | Victor Espinoza | 11.00 | 2.20 | 2.10 |
| 1 | Beholder | Gary L. Stevens | 2.10 | 2.10 | |
| 5 | Divina Comedia (FR) | Joseph Talamo | 2.60 |
Payoffs:
- $2 Exacta (2-1) Paid: $13.00
- $2 Quinella (1-2) Paid: $2.20
- $1 Trifecta (2-1-5) Paid: $11.00
- $2 Daily Double (7/2) Paid: $30.60
- $2 Pick 3 (11/7/2) Paid: $193.00
