Medoro captured the Grade 2 John C. Mabee Stakes on Monday, September 7, closing the 2026 Del Mar summer stakes schedule with a victory over Thought Process.
The $250,000 race was contested at 1 1/8 miles on firm turf. Medoro finished first in 1:47.61, while Thought Process took second and Bojaca Blessing finished third. Baltic Fire completed the first four.
Medoro returned $8.60 for a $2 win wager. Thought Process entered as the morning line favorite after winning the Grade 1 Gamely at Santa Anita in May, but Medoro denied her on closing day.
Medoro turns a rematch into a win
The result carries extra context because Medoro had finished second in the 2025 John C. Mabee. One year later, she returned to the same race and moved into the winner’s position.
The victory also closes the loop on the OTB Bet John C. Mabee Stakes preview, which identified Thought Process as the leading pre race contender.
Del Mar’s summer season included several major performances with implications for the fall. Readers can review the Pacific Classic hub for Knightsbridge’s signature summer win, along with OTB Bet’s Breeders’ Cup hub as attention turns toward Keeneland in October.
Primary reporting source: Del Mar Thoroughbred Club official results. Editorial image: Mathias Reding via Unsplash, used under the Unsplash License.
