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.

Upgraded Del Mar App Faster, Easier, More Extensive for Users

Del Mar’s Mobile App, a trend-setter in the industry when it was first introduced in 2011, has undergone its latest set of upgrades and enhancements and will offer even more advantages to its users with...

Three New Wagers Added to Del Mar's 2018 Betting Menu

Del Mar’s betting menu, which last year offered 14 different wagers for seaside investors, will grow by three new bets this summer when the 36-day session gets off and running on Wednesday, July 18. The...

Del Mar's Stable Area Kitchen "Refreshed" for 2018 Season

Debby Baltas & her kitchen crew © Benoit Photo Del Mar’s friendly backstretch kitchen, long a staple for backstretch workers as well as visitors to the stable area, will have a “refreshed” look this season...

Actress/Horsewoman/Advocate Bo Derek Joins Board of DMTC

“We are absolutely delighted to have a woman of Bo’s background and stature join us at Del Mar,” said DMTC’s CEO Joe Harper. “She brings a lifetime of knowledge and a world of care and concern for the horse with her and that puts her right in line with our priorities here. She’ll be a wonderful addition to our leadership ranks.”

Horses Filtering Back to San Luis Rey Downs from Del Mar

Del Mar stable area. The first of the Lilac fire horses who had to be evacuated from San Luis Rey Downs and take up residence at Del Mar in December began to filter back to...

"Ship and Win" - Offering More Money in 2018 - Returns to Del Mar

Chicago Style, on the move in the Hollywood Turf Cup last fall, was one of the highly successful “Ship and Win” horses in 2017 at Del Mar. © Benoit Del Mar’s highly effective “Ship and...

Del Mar Again Offers 41 Stakes at $7.3 Million for Summer 2018

Mirroring its successful 2017 summer stakes pattern, Del Mar will present 41 stakes races worth $7,300,000 over the course of the 36-day session scheduled for 2018. Racing alongside the blue Pacific this year will begin...

2017 Breeders' Cup World Championships brings $96.8 Million to San Diego Economy

Breeders’ Cup provides powerful economic stimulus to local San Diego community through extensive employment opportunities and increased visitor and local spending.

Josh Rubinstein Named President of Del Mar Thoroughbred Club

Josh Rubinstein © Benoit Photo The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club (DMTC) announced today that Josh Rubinstein has been named its President. Rubinstein, 48, has worked at Del Mar in an executive capacity since 1997 and...

An Evening of Music to Support the Victims of the Fire at San Luis Rey Downs Training Center

Featuring Burt Bacharach with a special guest performance by Elvis Costello Burt Bacharach, a horse owner and racing fan for 50 years, has announced that he will host a fundraiser for the victims of the...