| Grade III race | |
| Location | Del Mar Racetrack Del Mar, California, United States |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1967 (as Balboa Stakes) |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | Del Mar |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 6 furlongs |
| Surface | dirt |
| Track | left-handed |
| Qualification | Two-year-olds |
| Weight | 123 lbs with allowances |
| Purse | $150,000 (2024) |
The Best Pal Stakes is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for two-year-olds over a distance of six furlongs on the dirt track scheduled annually in August at Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar, California. The event currently carries a purse of $150,000.