Open to fillies and mares age 3 years old and and older, this race is contested at 1 1/16 miles (8.5 furlongs) on Del Mar’s dirt track. The race is named for Clement L. Hirsch (1914–2000), the principal founder of the Oak Tree Racing Association. Hall of fame mare Zenyatta won the race three consecutive years from 2008 to 2010. Other winners included Princess Rooney, Bayakoa, Azeri (who won twice) and Beholder. Today the Clement L. Hirsch is a Win and You’re In race for the Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff.
Open to fillies and mares age 3 years old and and older, this race is contested at 1 1/16 miles (8.5 furlongs) on Del Mar’s dirt track. The race is named for Clement L. Hirsch (1914–2000), the principal founder of the Oak Tree Racing Association. Hall of fame mare Zenyatta won the race three consecutive years from 2008 to 2010. Other winners included Princess Rooney, Bayakoa, Azeri (who won twice) and Beholder. Today the Clement L. Hirsch is a Win and You’re In race for the Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff.