The Pat O’Brien Stakes 2026 is one of California’s premier Grade 2 sprint races. Run over seven furlongs (1,408 metres) on dirt at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, the race is a Breeders’ Cup Challenge “Win and You’re In” qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile. Named after actor and Del Mar co-founder Pat O’Brien, it is one of the signature races of the Del Mar summer meeting. This page provides early betting odds, race details, and entry information for international bettors.
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Race Overview
Race
Pat O’Brien Stakes
Grade
G2
Distance
1408m (7 Furlongs)
Surface
Dirt
Location
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
Date
August 29, 2026
Local Time
5:30 PM (PDT)
Race No.
Race 9
Qualification
3YO & Up
Purse
US$250,000
Why International Bettors Follow
Access to Ante-Post betting markets before final declarations
Fixed Odds markets become available as race day approaches
A Breeders’ Cup Challenge – Win and You’re In qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile
One of California’s premier Grade 2 dirt sprint races
Run over the demanding seven-furlong distance that rewards both speed and stamina
A featured race of the Del Mar summer meeting
Early Betting Odds
Early odds are typically offered by international bookmakers such as bet365, 1xBet, Betfair, and other major global operators. Markets usually open as Ante-Post before switching to Fixed Odds closer to race day.
