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 Celebrates its 80th Season with a Can't Miss Concert Lineup
Published Tuesday, May 14th, 2019 (5 years ago)The spot to see and be seen, Del Mar boasts an entertainment-packed summer featuring superstar country and reggae artists, craft food and beer festivals, and more.
Major US Racing Organizations Announce Plans to Implement Prohibition of Race-Day Medication
Published Thursday, April 18th, 2019 (5 years ago)A coalition of leading Thoroughbred racing associations and organizations announced today a new initiative committed to phasing out the use of the medication Furosemide (Lasix) beginning in 2020 and eliminating the use of Lasix in stakes races held at their racetracks beginning in 2021.
"Ship and Win" Returns to Del Mar with Beefed Up Bonus Funds
Published Thursday, April 11th, 2019 (5 years ago)
Ride a Comet © Benoit Photo
Del Mar’s highly effective “Ship and Win” program, which for the past eight years has provided substantial incentives to owners and trainers to import out-of-state horses to race locally,...
40 Del Mar Stakes Worth Nearly $7.4 Million On Tap This Summer
Published Friday, April 5th, 2019 (5 years ago)2019 Summer Stakes Schedule
TVG Pacific Classic Day Set August 17 Featuring Five Graded Stakes
Published Friday, February 1st, 2019 (5 years ago)
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club has announced that this year’s TVG Pacific Classic Day will be held on Saturday, August 17 as part of an enhanced racing program that will feature an unprecedented five graded stakes...
Joe Harper to Receive Eclipse Award of Merit
Published Thursday, December 27th, 2018 (5 years ago)
Joe Harper © Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
Del Mar Chief Executive to Accept Honor at 48th Annual Eclipse Awards at Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino on January 24
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association, Daily Racing...
Del Mar Concludes Fifth Fall Season Up in Total Handle
Published Sunday, December 2nd, 2018 (5 years ago)
Following on the heels of a stellar summer season, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club completed its fifth fall meet Sunday, highlighted by gains in total handle and four weeks of safe racing. All sources wagering for...
Read, Davis Take 100 Years of Del Mar Off Into the Sunset
Published Saturday, December 1st, 2018 (5 years ago)
Tim Read and Leon Davis © Benoit Photo
By Mac McBride
Del Mar has a reputation as the kind of place that once you come give it a try, you’re not likely to leave. Tim...
Ray's Journey Has Taken Him from USC to NFL and Now Mandella
Published Friday, November 30th, 2018 (5 years ago)
Terrell Ray and Omaha Beach © Benoit Photo
By Hank Wesch
If you stopped by the barn of Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella during fall racing at Del Mar, the chances are good you’d...
Solo Ticket Clicks Thursday for $218,929 Pick Six Score
Published Thursday, November 29th, 2018 (5 years ago)
Concord Jet © Benoit Photo
Dare to Dream Stable’s Concord Jet went wire to wire in the nightcap at Del Mar Thursday and gave one racing fan a $218,929 payday for holding the only winning...