

Clement L. Hirsch S. Presented by Oak Tree Racing Association
Del Mar ~ 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014
about this race
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.
Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:28:20
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 7 lengths
Date | Past Winner | Trainer | Jockey | Owner |
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08/02/2024 | Adare Manor
| Bob Baffert | Juan J. Hernandez | Michael Lund Petersen |
08/04/2023 | Adare Manor
| Bob Baffert | Juan J. Hernandez | Michael Lund Petersen |
08/05/2022 | Blue Stripe (ARG)
| Marcelo Polanco | Hector Isaac Berrios | Pozo de Luna, Inc. |
07/31/2021 | Shedaresthedevil
| Brad H. Cox | Florent Geroux | Flurry Racing Stables, Qatar Racing Limited and Big Aut Farms |
08/01/2020 | Fighting Mad
| Bob Baffert | Abel Cedillo | Gary and Mary West |
07/27/2019 | Ollie's Candy
| John W. Sadler | Kent J. Desormeaux | Eggert, Paul and Eggert, Karen |
07/28/2018 | Unique Bella
| Jerry Hollendorfer | Mike E. Smith | Don Alberto Stable |
07/29/2017 | Stellar Wind
| John W. Sadler | Victor Espinoza | Hronis Racing LLC |
07/29/2016 | Stellar Wind
| John W. Sadler | Victor Espinoza | Hronis Racing LLC |
07/31/2015 | Beholder
| Richard E. Mandella | Gary L. Stevens | Spendthrift Farm LLC |
08/01/2014 | Iotapa
| John W. Sadler | Joseph Talamo | Hronis Racing LLC |
08/02/2013 | Lady of Fifty
| Jerry Hollendorfer | Corey S. Nakatani | Hollendorfer, Jerry and Todaro, George |
08/03/2012 | Include Me Out
| Ronald W. Ellis | Joseph Talamo | Jay Em Ess Stable |
08/05/2011 | Ultra Blend
| Art Sherman | Tyler Baze | Nels Erickson |
08/06/2010 | Zenyatta
| John A. Shirreffs | Mike E. Smith | Moss, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome S. |
08/08/2009 | Zenyatta
| John A. Shirreffs | Mike E. Smith | Moss, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome S. |
08/01/2008 | Zenyatta
| John A. Shirreffs | Mike E. Smith | Moss, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome S. |
08/04/2007 | Nashoba's Key
| Carla Gaines | Joseph Talamo | Warren B. Williamson |
08/05/2006 | Healthy Addiction
| John W. Sadler | Victor Espinoza | Pamela C. Ziebarth |
08/06/2005 | Tucked Away
| Patrick Gallagher | Alex O. Solis | Nico Nierenberg |
08/07/2004 | Miss Loren (ARG)
| Luis E. Seglin | Jon Kenton Court | Llers Corporation |
08/09/2003 | Azeri
| Laura De Seroux | Mike E. Smith | Allen E. Paulson Living Trust |
08/10/2002 | Azeri
| Laura De Seroux | Mike E. Smith | Allen E. Paulson Living Trust |
08/04/2001 | Tranquility Lake
| Julio C. Canani | Eddie J. Delahoussaye | Wygod, Pam and Martin |
08/11/2000 | Riboletta (BRZ)
| Eduardo Inda | Chris J. McCarron | Jones, Aaron U. and Marie D. |
08/07/1999 | A Lady From Dixie
| D. Wayne Lukas | Chris W. Antley | Randal, Robert D. and Marilyn |
08/29/1998 | Sharp Cat
| Wallace A. Dollase | Corey S. Nakatani | The Thoroughbred Corporation |
08/30/1997 | Radu Cool
| John A. Shirreffs | Chris J. McCarron | 505 Farms |
08/31/1996 | Different (ARG)
| Ronald L. McAnally | Chris J. McCarron | Sidney H. Craig |
09/02/1995 | Borodislew
| Eduardo Inda | Chris J. McCarron | 505 Farms |
08/27/1994 | Paseana (ARG)
| Ronald L. McAnally | Chris J. McCarron | Sidney Craig |
08/28/1993 | Magical Maiden
| Warren Stute | Gary L. Stevens | C.L. Hirsch |
09/05/1992 | Exchange
| William Spawr | Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. | Sidney H Craig |
08/31/1991 | Vieille Vigne (FR)
| Jude T. Feld | Martin A. Pedroza | Fry & Gasen |
08/31/1990 | Bayakoa (ARG)
| Ronald L. McAnally | Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. | Whitham Mr-Mrs F E |
09/01/1989 | Goodbye Halo
| Charles E. Whittingham | Corey A. Black | Campbell Jr & Hancock III |
08/12/1988 | Clabber Girl
| D. Wayne Lukas | Chris J. McCarron | Nerud J A |
08/25/1987 | Infinidad (CHI)
| Charles E. Whittingham | Corey A. Black | Hancock A B III |
08/22/1986 | Fran's Valentine
| Joseph Manzi | William Shoemaker | Green Thumb Farm Stable |
08/24/1985 | Dontstop Themusic
| Randy Winick | D. G. McHargue | Broccoli Mr-Mrs A |
08/25/1984 | Princess Rooney
| Neil D. Drysdale | Patrick A. Valenzuela | Tucker Paula |
08/26/1983 | Sangue (IRE)
| Henry Moreno | William Shoemaker | Parks R Charlene |
08/17/1982 | Matching
| Steven L. Morguelan | Ray Sibille | Glencrest Farm & Morguelan |
08/18/1981 | Save Wild Life
| Howard M. Tesher | Chris J. McCarron | Allen Joseph |
08/29/1980 | Galaxy Libra (IRE)
| Charles E. Whittingham | William Shoemaker | Rowan L & R |
08/29/1980 | Wayside Station
| Edwin Gregson | Patrick A. Valenzuela | Harris Farms Inc |
08/31/1979 | He's Dewan
| Jerry M. Fanning | D. G. McHargue | Agnew D J |
09/01/1978 | Nantequos
| Ronald L. McAnally | D. G. McHargue | Katz Mr-Mrs A |
09/02/1977 | Notably Different
| Jay M. Robbins | Chuck Baltazar | Arthur & Parsons & Robbins |
09/02/1977 | Authorization
| Willard L. Proctor | D. G. McHargue | Glen Hill Farm |
09/03/1976 | Uniformity
| Willard L. Proctor | Rudy Campas | Glen Hill Farm |