Royal Delta Profile, News, Entries, Results, Video, and Blogs

Trainer	William I. Mott
Jockey	Mike E. Smith
Owner	Besilu Stables
Breeder	Palides Investments N.V., Inc.

Sale / Hip	Type	Buyer	Consignor	Price
KEENOV2011 Hip 427	Racing or broodmare prospect	Besilu Stables	Chanteclair Farm, agent for Dispersal of Palides Investments N.V.	$8,500,000

Slideshow: 2013 Eclipse Awards

January 19, 2014

Celebrating the winners of the 2013 Eclipse Awards. view slideshow

Eclipse Night Filled with Repeat Winners

By Eric Mitchell
January 19, 2014
Racing

Wise Dan, the 2013 Horse of the Year, became the first horse to win three championships in consecutive years.

Third Eclipse Award for Royal Delta

By Esther Marr
January 18, 2014
Racing

Superstar mare Royal Delta easily dominated the older female division and notched her third straight Eclipse Award by virtue of three impressive graded stakes victories last year, one of which was grade I.

Impressive Finalists for Older Female Eclipse

By Esther Marr
January 15, 2014
Racing

In the older female Eclipse Award category, two-time champion Royal Delta is the standout finalist, while other impressive mares Joyful Victory and Tiz Miz Sue attempt to make a case with their 2013 grade I accomplishments.

Slideshow: Royal Delta

December 9, 2013

Highlights from the career of dual champion Royal Delta. view slideshow

Two-Time Champion Royal Delta Retired

By Blood-Horse Staff
November 20, 2013
Racing

The connections of two-time champion Royal Delta have announced that the 5-year-old daughter of Empire Maker has been retired and will be bred to Galileo.

Beholder Trumps Delta, Princess in Distaff

Smooth as silk under jockey Gary Stevens, Beholder vanquished both two-time champion Royal Delta and Princess of Sylmar while rolling to an open-lengths victory in the $2 million Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) Nov. 1.

TimeformUS: Breeders' Cup Edition

November 1, 2013
Handicapping

TimeformUS Weekend Plays: Breeders' Cup Edition read blog

Princess of Sylmar Only Lacking in Awards

By Tracy Gantz
October 31, 2013
Racing, Breeders' Cup

Due to a late career start in 2012, Princess of Sylmar is the only one of the big three in the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I), only who doesn't yet have a Breeders' Cup victory and an Eclipse Award to her credit.

THS: The Breeders' Cup Distaff

October 31, 2013
Breeders' Cup

In Part I of That Handicapping Show for the Breeders' Cup, Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak look at the Turf Sprint, the Filly and Mare Sprint, and the Distaff. Watch Video

Breeders' Cup News Minute - 10/30/2013

By Lenny Shulman
October 30, 2013
Breeders' Cup

Lenny Shulman updates the news of the day including track work by Royal Delta, Close Hatches, and Mucho Macho Man. watch video

Royal Delta, Close Hatches Take to SA Oval

Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott oversaw Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) contenders Royal Delta and Close Hatches as they stretched their legs at Santa Anita on Oct. 29 after arriving from New York the day before.

Stellar Field of Six in Breeders' Cup Distaff

The Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I) may only have a field of six, but they have created perhaps the most riveting puzzle in the entire series this year.

Mott Pleased With Royal Delta, Close Hatches

By Tracy Gantz
October 26, 2013
Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region, West Region

Trainer Bill Mott said he was happy with the final works by Royal Delta and Close Hatches at Belmont Park Oct. 26 before they head to California for the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I).

Royal Delta Sizzles in Final Distaff Workout

By Ron Mitchell
October 26, 2013
Racing, Breeders' Cup

Signaling readiness to defend her title in the Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I), two-time champion Royal Delta zipped a half-mile in :46.52 at Belmont Park the morning of Oct. 26.

Breeders' Cup Repeat Runs

October 24, 2013
Breeders' Cup

As a companion to the feature in the October 26 Blood-Horse, we present video highlights of the 12 horses who have had multiple Breeders' Cup victories. Watch Video

Nine 2012 Winners Return for Breeders' Cup

The best of the best will be on display at Santa Anita Park Nov. 1-2, with the leading trainers in the United States and Europe pre-entering a star-studded array of talent for the Breeders' Cup World Championships.

After the Wire: Breeders' Cup Friday Card

October 20, 2013

Evan Hammonds looks at past efforts from Royal Delta, Princess of Sylmar, and Beholder to predict a Breeders' Cup Distaff winner. Evan also looks at Bobby's Kitten. watch video

Royal Delta Heads Mott's BC Works at Belmont

Led by champion Royal Delta and Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) contender Ron the Greek, horses conditioned by Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott got in their Belmont Park works Oct. 19 in advance of the Nov. 1-2 Breeders' Cup.

Haskin: The Battle Within the Battle

By Steve Haskin
October 17, 2013

Steve shares his thoughts on the battle for Horse of the Year. read blog

Royal Delta Sparkles in Belmont Park Breeze

Two-time champion Royal Delta sizzled four furlongs in :46.50 before the maintenance break at Belmont Park Oct 12 as she prepped for an attempt at her third straight Breeders' Cup Distaff (gr. I).

Haskin: Random Breeders' Cup Thoughts

By Steve Haskin
October 11, 2013

Steve offers some early thoughts on the Breeders' Cup. read blog

Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 9/30/2013

October 1, 2013

Unique photos from Super Saturday and international races from the weekend! view slideshow

Gold Cup's Top Trio Likely for BC Classic

The first three finishers in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I) are headed for a rematch in the $5 million Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park, their trainers indicated on the morning of Sept. 29.

Princess of Sylmar Defeats 'Delta' in Beldame

Princess of Sylmar, facing older foes for the first time, sprung a mild upset Sept. 28 when the 3-year-old filly collared two-time champion Royal Delta and went on to win the $400,000 Beldame Invitational Stakes (gr. I).

And They're Off: Late September Edition

By Steve Haskin
September 25, 2013
Breeders' Cup

Lenny and Steve discuss the Jockey Club Gold Cup, the Beldame matchup of Royal Delta and Princess of Sylmar, new Breeders' Cup races, and more. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm. Watch Video

Royal Delta, 'Princess' to Tangle in Beldame

Champion Royal Delta looks to defend her status as the racing world's star female against the brilliant 3-year-old Princess of Sylmar Sept. 28 in the $400,000 Beldame (gr. I) at Belmont Park.

Royal Delta Breezes at Belmont Park

Champion Royal Delta wrapped up serious preparation for defense of her Beldame Invitational Stakes (gr. I) win with a four-furlong breeze Sept. 23 at Belmont Park.

Mott to Play Strong Super Saturday Hand

As so often is the case as summer turns to fall, Racing Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott has a stable of Thoroughbreds moving in the right direction.

Royal Delta May Go to Europe for First Mating

By Claire Novak
September 6, 2013
Racing, Breeding, International, Kentucky

While champion Royal Delta is wrapping up her 2013 campaign with planned starts in the Beldame Invitational and Breeders' Cup Distaff (both gr. I), her connections are considering her future as a broodmare.

A Date for Delta: Mating Royal Delta

By Alan Porter
September 6, 2013
Breeding

Alan Porter analyzes potential stallions for champion mare Royal Delta using statistics from the Key Ancestors report. read blog

Novak: No Breeders' Cup for Princess?

By Claire Novak
August 28, 2013

The best sophomore filly in the country might run the race of her life next time out, but it won't be in the Breeders' Cup World Championships. read blog

Mott Pointing Royal Delta to Beldame

By Blood-Horse Staff
August 27, 2013
Racing, Breeders' Cup, Northeast Region, West Region

After a powerful victory in the Aug. 25 Personal Ensign (gr. I) at Saratoga, Royal Delta will prepare for $400,000 Beldame Invitational Stakes (gr. I) Sept. 28 at Belmont Park.

Vic Zast's Saratoga Diary: Transformation

By Vic Zast
August 26, 2013

Saratoga enters its final week as crowds begin to thin. read blog

Royal Delta Romps in Personal Ensign at Spa

Besilu Stables' two-time champion Royal Delta continued on her path toward a third crown with an easy victory in the Personal Ensign Handicap (gr. I) at Saratoga Race Course Aug. 25.

Royal Delta Back for More in Personal Ensign

Champion mare Royal Delta is the class of a small group entered in the $600,000 Personal Ensign Invitational (gr. I) Aug. 25 at Saratoga, but as we saw last year in this event, sometimes even class gets beat.

Pedigree Analysis: A Rising Sire Family

August 20, 2013

by Anne Peters
Female lines that continue to produce top-class runners.

Orb Sharp in Half-Mile Travers Drill

By Steve Haskin
August 19, 2013
Racing, Breeders' Cup

Orb, winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), turned in a sharp half-mile work in a bullet :47.68 Aug. 19 in preparation for the Aug. 24 Travers Stakes (gr. I), the fastest of 28 works at the distance.

And They're Off: Stable Boy Finale Edition

By Steve Haskin
August 7, 2013

Lenny Shulman and Steve Haskin recap the Whitney Handicap, Cross Traffic, Unbridled's Song and family, and the farewell of Stable Boy. Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm watch video

Fasig-Tipton Saratoga: Hip No. 34

By Claire Novak
August 4, 2013

A Distorted Humor colt who is a half to champion Royal Delta walks at the Adena consignment at the Fasig-Tipton select yearling sale. watch video

Haskin: Great Expectations for Dan and Delta

By Steve Haskin
August 2, 2013

Both have made it to the steps of the pantheon. But there is a big difference between sitting on the steps and actually being allowed to pass through the hallowed gates. read blog

Rosario Rides Game On Dude in Pacific Classic

Joel Rosario, who guided Dullahan to victory in the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic in 2012, will ride Game On Dude in the 23rd edition of Del Mar's signature event Aug. 25.

And They're Off: 150th Anniversary Edition

By Steve Haskin
July 24, 2013

Lenny Shulman and Steve Haskin celebrate the 150th anniversary edition of Saratoga and And They're Off! They discuss Royal Delta, Jeranimo, the Haskell and Jim Dandy, and an exciting Saratoga Top 10 list. watch video

After the Wire - Delaware Handicap & CCA Oaks

By Lenny Shulman
July 22, 2013

Lenny Shulman fills in for Evan Hammonds and dissects the efforts of Royal Delta, Jeranimo, and Princess of Sylmar. watch video

Personal Ensign Next Stop for Royal Delta

Two-time champion Royal Delta, who put it all together in an overpowering victory in the $750,000 Delaware Handicap (gr. I), makes her next stop in the Personal Ensign Invitational (gr. I) at Saratoga, trainer Bill Mott said.

Royal Delta Cruises in Delaware Handicap

Racing without Lasix in search of a return to dominant form, Besilu Stable's champion mare Royal Delta cruised to victory by 10 3/4 lengths in the $750,000 Delaware Handicap (gr. I) July 20 at Delaware Park.

That Handicapping Show - Delaware Handicap

By Tom LaMarra
July 18, 2013

Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak handicap the Delaware Handicap and CCA Oaks. Do you think the races will be exciting with such small fields but big talent? watch video

Royal Delta Seeks Redemption in Del 'Cap

Champion racemare Royal Delta aims for a title defense July 20 in the $750,000 Delaware Handicap (gr. I), seeking redemption after a five-length loss in the June 15 Fleur de Lis Handicap (gr. II) at Churchill Downs.

Funny Proposition Takes Down Royal Delta

By Frank Angst
June 15, 2013
Racing, Kentucky

John Oxley's Funny Proposition upset reigning champion older female Royal Delta while securing the first stakes win of her career in the $186,375 Fleur de Lis Handicap (gr. II) June 15 at Churchill Downs.

Fleur de Lis: Champ Royal Delta Faces Four

By Claire Novak
June 12, 2013
Racing, Kentucky

Two-time champion Royal Delta faces just four others in her defense of the $175,000 Fleur de Lis Handicap (gr. II) June 15 at Churchill Downs.

Royal Delta View Five-Cross Pedigree	Empire Maker	Unbridled
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	Delta Princess	A.P. Indy
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