The Grade 1 Clement Hirsch Stakes at Del Mar features a competitive field of seven older fillies and mares, including six graded stakes winners. Kopion, a top female sprinter stretching out to 1 1/16 miles for the first time since April, is a key contender alongside trainer Bob Baffert’s strong trio: Seismic Beauty, Richi, and Nothing Like You. Royal Spa, coming off strong recent performances at longer distances, also poses a potential upset threat. Other notable entrants include Little Hidden Port, making her U.S. debut, and Mahina, attempting to transition from turf to dirt.

This race is part of the Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series, offering the winner an automatic berth and fees-paid entry into the Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Distaff at Del Mar. The series spans 93 stakes races worldwide, granting winners direct access to the prestigious Breeders’ Cup World Championships held later this year at Del Mar.