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.
Mrazek Wins Grass Sprint
Published Thursday, August 30th, 2018 (6 years ago)
Mrazek © Benoit Photo
In only his second race in two years, Reddam Racing’s Mrazek, winner of the Graduation Stakes as a two-year-old in 2015, took command turning into the stretch and went on to...
Single Ticket in Pick Six Returns $130,850
Published Saturday, August 25th, 2018 (6 years ago)
For the eighth time this Del Mar summer race meeting, the Single Ticket Pick Six Jackpot was hit, returning $130,850 to a bettor who wagered $540 through the Twin Spires wagering platform.
Saturday’s Pick Six...
Seventh Solo Ticket Winner Clicks for $224,035 at Del Mar
Published Friday, August 24th, 2018 (6 years ago)
Temple Princess © Benoit Photo
For the seventh time in 28 days of racing, a lone Pick Six bettor hit the Del Mar wager for a husky number – this time for $224,035.
When favored...
Female Trainers Find Room to Work, Prosper on the Backstretch
Published Friday, August 24th, 2018 (6 years ago)
Kristin Mulhall © Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
By GENE WILLIAMS
There was a time when women trainers - and there weren't a lot of them in those days - weren't allowed to saddle their horses...
Strong Business Continues at Del Mar With Record-Breaking Results
Published Sunday, August 19th, 2018 (6 years ago)
Overall handle has increased more than 8% after five weeks of racing at Del Mar, with two solid weeks of action still to come.
Track officials welcomed the Friday announcement of the return of Breeders’...
Kevin McFarland "Doubles Up" to Capture $50,000 Pacific Classic Betting Challenge
Published Saturday, August 18th, 2018 (6 years ago)Kevin McFarland, from Solana Beach, CA, vaulted to first place on the strength of two daily double payouts on his way to earning $20,000 in prizes in the Pacific Classic Betting Challenge.
David Snyder from...
$25,969,128 Record One-Day Handle Saturday at Del Mar
Published Saturday, August 18th, 2018 (6 years ago)
Del Mar Paddock © Benoit Photo
Racing fans across the country established a one-day betting record at Del Mar Saturday when they wagered $25,969,128 on the stellar 11-race card highlighted by the $1-million TVG Pacific...
Huge Pick Five Carryover of $785,777 at Del Mar Sunday
Published Saturday, August 18th, 2018 (6 years ago)
Diversionist © Benoit Photo
Horseplayers will have a huge target to shoot at Sunday at Del Mar thanks to a surprising win by the 3-year-old gelding Diversionist Saturday afternoon in the seaside track’s 5th Race....
Accelerate Romps By Record 12 1/2 Lengths in Pacific Classic
Published Saturday, August 18th, 2018 (6 years ago)
Accelerate © Benoit Photo
Winning as jockey Joel Rosario pleased, Hronis Racing’s Accelerate, the 2-5 favorite, romped to an easy victory in the 28th running of the Grade I $1 million Pacific Classic, scoring by...
Del Mar Announced as Host of 2021 Breeders' Cup World Championships
Published Friday, August 17th, 2018 (6 years ago)
Breeders’ Cup, one of Thoroughbred horse racing’s most prestigious international events, today announced Del Mar racetrack in Del Mar, California as the host site for the 2021 Breeders’ Cup World Championships on Friday, November 5...