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.
Del Mar Confirms It Will Race Friday as Storm Clears
Published Friday, November 29th, 2019 (4 years ago)
With blue skies and sunshine making a local comeback, Del Mar officials confirmed Friday morning that its planned nine-race card would be conducted as scheduled this afternoon with first post set for 12:30 p.m.
The...
Smith Stands at the Threshold of Grade I Stakes Record
Published Friday, November 29th, 2019 (4 years ago)
Mike Smith
By Hank Wesch
Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith has 215 Grade I stakes victories in his career, one short of tying the retired Jerry Bailey for the wins recorded at the highest-level...
Del Mar Cancels Thanksgiving Card Due to Inclement Weather; Racing Set for Friday and a Stakes-Packed Weekend
Published Sunday, November 24th, 2019 (4 years ago)
With inclement weather predicted to bring substantial rain on Wednesday and Thursday of the coming week, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club proactively cancelled its scheduled Thanksgiving Day race card as part of its continuing emphasis on...
Single Ticket Worth $182,619 in Del Mar's Saturday Pick Six
Published Saturday, November 23rd, 2019 (4 years ago)
Takeo © Benoit Photo
A single Pick Six ticket was worth a husky $182,619 Saturday at Del Mar as the exotic bet and its Jackpot Carryover was hit for the first time on Day 9...
Del Mar Is One Gnarly Place To Work for Surfin' Starter Slender
Published Friday, November 22nd, 2019 (4 years ago)
Starter Jay Slender sends another field out of the gate. © Benoit Photo
By Hank Wesch
“If everybody had an ocean, across the USA, then everybody’d be surfin’ like Californi-a…”
-The Beach Boys, Surfin’ USA...
"Toys for Tots" Program, Event Back at Del Mar This Sunday
Published Thursday, November 21st, 2019 (4 years ago)
Marines taking part in “Toys for Tots” at Del Mar © Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
For the third year in a row, Del Mar will host a “Toys for Tots” event and gift-gathering program as...
Leading Thoroughbred Racing Organizations Launch Safety Coalition
Published Tuesday, November 19th, 2019 (4 years ago)LEXINGTON (November 19, 2019) – The nation’s leading Thoroughbred racing organizations today announced the creation of an industry-led effort to unify and enhance existing protections and work together to develop new reforms to ensure the...
Del Mar Won't Race Next Thursday with Wet Weather Likely
Published Friday, November 15th, 2019 (4 years ago)
Due to projections of rain from Tuesday through Thursday of next week in San Diego, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club (DMTC) announced today that its Thursday, November 21 race card has been cancelled. This action was...
Personal Au Revoir to Vasilika a Priority for Star Rider Prat
Published Friday, November 15th, 2019 (4 years ago)
Flavien Prat and Vasilika share a final time together
By Hank Wesch
Flavien Prat had answered the questions and provided comments on his victory aboard Toinette in the Goldikova Stakes on Sunday, November 3, closing...
MyPoint Credit Union Sponsoring Bing Crosby Opening Day at Del Mar with Camp Wamp
Published Thursday, November 7th, 2019 (4 years ago)MyPoint Credit Union honors the youngsters of Camp Wamp on Del Mar’s Opening Day.