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.
'Miracle' on Jimmy Durante Blvd in Del Mar? A Work in Progress
Published Friday, August 9th, 2019 (4 years ago)
Tom Robbins (left) and David Jerkens © Benoit Photo
By Hank Wesch
The Santa Anita winter/spring meeting lost 24 racing days either in the name of safety or not having enough horses to race four...
Disqualification in Final Race Pays $373,586 to Lone Del Mar Bettor
Published Wednesday, August 7th, 2019 (4 years ago)
Asaro © Benoit Photo
A single Pick Six player was “kissed in” in the 7th and final race this afternoon when the Del Mar stewards disqualified the apparent nose winner Jamming Eddy and moved up...
$1-Million TVG Pacific Classic, Four Other Stakes, Mandatory Pick Six Payout Point to Sparkling Day at Del Mar August 17
Published Wednesday, August 7th, 2019 (4 years ago)
Pavel © Benoit Photo
In what will be one of the richest days of racing outside of the Breeders’ Cup in Del Mar history, the track has scheduled an unprecedented five major stakes races –...
Goats and Horses: A Pairing That Works Well at the Racetrack
Published Friday, August 2nd, 2019 (4 years ago)
Miss Theresa at trainer Art Sherman’s barn © Benoit Photo
By Tere Albanese
When you think of goats, you usually think of them being on a farm and/or being used for their milk. But they’ve...
Margolis Wagers "Across The Board" To Win Del Mar Challenge
Published Sunday, July 28th, 2019 (4 years ago)
Melissa Margolis © Benoit Photo
Melisssa Margolis, from Thousand Oaks, CA, made "Across The Board" win, place and show wagers on Del Mar Race 6 winner Hit The Road, at odds of 9-1, to earn...
Julie Krone, A Groundbreaking Female Rider, Is Scheduled to be Honored August 17 as 2019 Laffit Pincay, Jr. Award Winner
Published Saturday, July 27th, 2019 (4 years ago)
Julie Krone at Del Mar in 2003 © Benoit Photo
Julie Krone, a record setter and a record breaker who made an indelible mark on Thoroughbred racing during a stellar 20-year career in the saddle,...
'Safety Seven' Out to Protect and Serve Horses and Horsemen
Published Friday, July 26th, 2019 (4 years ago)
Del Mar’s Veterinarians: (L to R) Drs. Nolton Pattio, Will Farmer, Tim Grande, Dana Stead, Rick Arthur (who is CHRB’s medical director), Barrie Grant, Alina Vale and Laurie Bohannon.
By Hank Wesch
Let’s call them...
CARMA's Hoedown for Horses Raises $172,000 for Thoroughbred Aftercare
Published Wednesday, July 24th, 2019 (4 years ago)Southern California Racing Community Kicks Up its Heels at Annual Summer Fundraiser
Del Mar's a Familiar Place for Its Intern Class of 2019
Published Sunday, July 21st, 2019 (4 years ago)
Del Mar’s Intern class of 2019 with the track’s CEO Joe Harper: (L to R) Ryan Cesari, Spencer Dalton, Harper, Sofia Perris, Liam Maxwell, John St. Marie.
By Hank Wesch
The five members of the...
Todd Cady Hits A Double to Win the LRF Cares Handicapping Challenge
Published Saturday, July 20th, 2019 (4 years ago)Todd Cady, from San Diego, connected on a $100 double finishing in the last race to run away from the field with a final bankroll of $6,210. Cady receives an entry valued at $8,000 to...