| Grade III race | |
| Location | Del Mar Racetrack Del Mar, California, United States |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1937 (as Escondido Handicap) |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | Del Mar |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1+1⁄2 miles (12 furlongs) |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Track | left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-years-old and older |
| Weight | 125 lbs with allowances |
| Purse | $100,000 (2024) |
The Cougar II Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds over a distance of one and one-half miles on the dirt, scheduled annually in late July or early August at Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar, California. The event currently carries a purse of $100,000.