Barbara D. Livingston
Trainer Jerry Hollendorfer's stable at Del Mar this summer is led by Unique Bella.
DEL MAR, Calif. - Jerry Hollendorfer needed four days on opening week at Del Mar to surpass his win total for the entire 2017 summer meeting.
Last year, Hollendorfer won with 5 of 80 starters. Through Sunday, he has 7 wins from 17 starters. Hollendorfer said the early success at this meeting helps the morale of his employees.
“It’s good for the barn,” Hollendorfer said, overseeing activity at his stable on Sunday morning.
The 72-year-old Hall of Fame trainer downplayed the frustrating summer of 2017.
“I’m a big boy,” he said. “I can take the abuse.”