Fillies Clash in Del Mar's San Clemente Handicap

The second half of Saturday's graded stakes doubleheader at Del Mar features the Grade 2 San Clemente Handicap, a one-mile turf race for 3-year-old fillies. A full field of 11 horses is set to compete in this key local prep for the G1 Del Mar Oaks.

Several contenders have traveled for the prestigious race. Trainer Brendan Walsh brings Irish-bred Raiding Party from Kentucky, while Kelsey Danner will saddle Ground Support, a horse who placed third in last fall's Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf at this track. Saffie Joseph has shipped Spirit Doll from Florida, a filly who most recently won the Honey Ryder at Gulfstream Park in May.

Local trainer Philip D'Amato aims to defend home turf with three entries. Inbox, who narrowly missed a win in the Honeymoon at Santa Anita last month, leads his trio. Stablemates Peanutbutterbombe, a recent allowance winner, and Cortina d'Amprezzo, a maiden winner last month, are also expected to contend.

Other notable entries include Juddmonte Farm's Marjoram, looking to rebound after a disappointing run in the G3 Summertime Oaks, and Lookin At Diamond, who finished third behind Inbox in the Honeymoon. The 59th running of the San Clemente Handicap is scheduled as Race 9 on the Saturday program, with a probable post time of 6 p.m.