Del Mar News & Announcements
These announcements and Press Releases are updated frequently. For Stable Notes and other race-related news, you can read our Stable News.
The Building of a Classic: How the Pacific Classic was Created
Jim CharvatPublished Friday, August 30th, 2024 (1 day ago)
Money was moved around, negotiations led to agreements, and in 1991 things were in place for John Mabee’s signature race.
$1 Million Pacific Classic Tops Rich Saturday Card Offering Five Graded Stakes
Del Mar PressPublished Thursday, August 29th, 2024 (2 days ago)
Five graded stakes, more than $2 million in purses, a trio of free rides into the Breeders’ Cup, 11 chances to get rich and famous – what more could a horseman or horse woman, not to mention a horse player -- ask for on a Saturday afternoon?
First Post Shifts to 1:30 P.M. for All Days Except Fridays Starting This Weekend
Del Mar PressPublished Thursday, August 29th, 2024 (2 days ago)
Starting this Saturday – Pacific Classic Day – first post for all racing days but Fridays will shift from the usual 2 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Adare Manor Tops 9 Set for $1-Million 'Classic' at Del Mar
Del Mar PressPublished Tuesday, August 27th, 2024 (4 days ago)
Adare Manor attempts to become just the second mare to the win the Grade I FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic.
Protecting the Game of Racing One Horse at a Time
Jim CharvatPublished Friday, August 23rd, 2024 (1 week ago)
“I am the unequivocal advocate for the horse. I am independent. I am not beholding to anybody. I just do what I believe is best for the horse. Sometimes it’s on a big stage and it’s very public."
Assistant Trainers: The Men Behind the Successful Racing Operations at Del Mar
Jim CharvatPublished Friday, August 16th, 2024 (2 weeks ago)
There are not a lot of guarantees in horse racing, but you can bet your bottom dollar that behind every successful trainer, there’s an excellent assistant.
Trainer Richard Mandella Named 2024 Winner of Pincay Award
Published Thursday, August 15th, 2024 (2 weeks ago)Trainer Richard Mandella has been named the 20th recipient of the Laffit Pincay, Jr. Award. He’ll be honored in that role at Del Mar on Saturday, August 31, FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic Day.
First Post Shifts to 3 P.M. at Del Mar this Friday
Published Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 (2 weeks ago)This Friday’s first post will shift from 4 p.m. to 3 p.m. and remain at that time on Fridays for the balance of the meet, which concludes on Sunday, September 8.
Better, Fitter, Faster and Stronger: Mike Smith at 59
Jim CharvatPublished Friday, August 9th, 2024 (3 weeks ago)
What is behind Smith’s remarkable longevity in a sport that more times than not literally wears a jockey’s body down. It started one day when he went to play golf with a group of friends.
From Claiming Star to Jockey Agent: Jack Carava's Lifelong Jouney in Horseracing
Jim CharvatPublished Friday, August 2nd, 2024 (4 weeks ago)
Most men in their 50s are starting to entertain thoughts of retirement. Very few are contemplating a career change.