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.
'Down the Stretch' Bond Between Horses, Vets a Win for Both
Published Saturday, November 10th, 2018 (6 years ago)
Boone McCanna and Sandor, an 11-year-old gelding who won $193,000 on the racetrack and now is one of the residents of Down the Stretch Ranch
“We all have a connection to veterans. If I can...
Fifth Del Mar Fall Session Is Off and Running this Friday
Published Monday, November 5th, 2018 (6 years ago)
With a growing reputation that puts it at the forefront of the nation’s year-end race meets, Del Mar will present the fifth edition of its fall racing season starting this Friday for a four-week, 16-day...
Full List of Wagers, Big Pools Highlight Del Mar Fall Bet Menu
Published Thursday, October 25th, 2018 (6 years ago)
Del Mar patrons will have 17 different ways to wager during the track’s 16-day Fall Racing Festival meet that begins on Friday, November 9 and runs through Sunday, December 2. The menu starts with the...
14 Stakes, Purse Boosts Highlight 16-Day Del Mar Fall Season
Published Wednesday, September 26th, 2018 (6 years ago)
Fourteen stakes races during its 16-day run, as well as a 5% blended increase in its overnight purses, highlight Del Mar’s Fall Racing Festival beginning on Friday, November 9. Nine of the 14 stakes are...
Quality Racing Propells Strong Results at Del Mar
Published Monday, September 3rd, 2018 (6 years ago)
All sources handle in 2018 rose 6.8% to $13.44 million per day as Del Mar completed a highly successful summer season - its 79th - on Labor Day Monday. The wagering increase follows a 5.1%...
Van Dyke, Miller Ride Stellar Seasons to Meeting Titles
Published Monday, September 3rd, 2018 (6 years ago)
Drayden Van Dyke went from six behind in the rider standings to one in front with a Del Mar record-tying seven wins on Sunday, August 19, and tenaciously held on through the final 11 days...
Accelerate Voted 2018 Horse of the Meeting
Published Monday, September 3rd, 2018 (6 years ago)
Accelerate © Benoit Photo
An impressive effort in the 28th running of the TVG Pacific Classic that produced a record 12 ½-length margin of victory propelled Accelerate to honors as Horse of the Meeting and...
Hronis Brothers Del Mar Leading Owners Again
Published Monday, September 3rd, 2018 (6 years ago)
For the fourth time in the past six years, Kosta and Pete Hronis were Del Mar owner champions after yet another stellar summer at the shore for the brothers from Delano, CA.
The pair, who...
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Statement Concerning Incident on Fairgrounds Sunday
Published Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 (6 years ago)We are aware of an ongoing San Diego Sherriff’s Department investigation into an incident on the Del Mar Fairgrounds today in advance of a concert featuring the artist Ice Cube.
As is our special events...
Baffert, Hollendorfer Stars Come Out for Debutante, Futurity
Published Friday, August 31st, 2018 (6 years ago)
Jerry Hollendorfer and Bob Baffert © Gary Schwartzwald
By Hank Wesch
Combined, Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert has 20 victories in the championship races for 2-year-olds at the Del Mar summer meeting. He’s won...