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.
"Artist of the Week" Program Once More on Del Mar Agenda
Published Friday, June 28th, 2019 (5 years ago)
Amy Treadway's "Dark Horse"
Once again the popular “Artist of the Week” program will be part of the Del Mar season as five separate artists each will get a week to show off their equine-related...
Del Mar Partners with Runhappy/McIngvale in Two-Year Deal
Published Wednesday, June 26th, 2019 (5 years ago)
Runhappy
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and Jim McIngvale, the owner of the former champion and now stallion Runhappy, have entered into a two-year agreement to showcase the horse to Del Mar horsemen and fans and...
Del Mar Partners with Sycuan, San Diego's Leading Casino
Published Tuesday, June 25th, 2019 (5 years ago)
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club (DMTC) has entered a multi-year arrangement with San Diego’s foremost casino, Sycuan Casino Resort, it has been announced.
The partnership between the two notable San Diego establishments will take effect this...
Del Mar to Offer 25% "Juvenile Bonus" for Maiden Tests This Summer
Published Friday, June 21st, 2019 (5 years ago)
Maiden Special Weight winner Spin Lightning in the Paddock prior to 2018 Del Mar Futurity © Benoit Photo
Del Mar will present a unique “juvenile bonus” to horsemen who run 2-year-olds in open maiden special...
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...