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, Breeders' Cup Bettors Win With New Tax Regulations

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club – with the start of its fall race meet on November 1 – and the Breeders’ Cup – which is bringing its championship days to the seaside oval on November 3...

2017 Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge Registration Now Open

Play Live at Host Site Del Mar, at Satellite Sites Churchill Downs and Gulfstream Park or Online Via Participating ADWs for Thoroughbred Racing’s Biggest Live-Money Tournament.

Race Track Chaplaincy of America Names White Horse Award Honorees Ceremony to be Held at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club

To honor heroism on behalf of human or horse

Breeders' Cup Announces Post Times for 2017 World Championships

The Breeders’ Cup announced today post times for the two-day Breeders’ Cup World Championships, consisting of 13 Grade 1 races and purses and awards totaling more than $28 million, which will be held on November...

Del Mar, Home of the 2017 Breeders’ Cup, Gears Up for Fall Season of Thoroughbred Racing

‘Bing Crosby Season’ returns from November 1 – 26 and, for the first time ever, the Breeders’ Cup will run “where the turf meets the surf” on November 3 & 4

San Diego Host Committee Announces 2017 Breeders' Cup Festival

Week-long Celebration to Include Culinary Events, Art Exhibitions, Live Performances, and More

Del Mar's 78th Season Delivers Quality Racing, Strong Results

Bolt d'Oro © Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Del Mar closed out a stellar 78th summer season Monday that featured competitive cards and full fields throughout its 36-day stand when Bolt d’Oro came roaring through the...

Collected Selected as 2017 Horse of the Meeting

Collected © Benoit Photo A wire-to-wire victory in the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic, withstanding the late charge of stablemate Arrogate by a half-length, earned Collected the honor of Horse of the Meeting for 2017...

$142,798 'Carryover' Part of 'Mandatory' Pick 6 Payout Monday

Thirteen bettors hit the Pick Six Sunday at Del Mar and each was rewarded with a payout of $11,198.80. But the track’s “Jackpot” carryover wasn’t touched and its $142,798 amount will be up for grabs...

The Master of Glen Hill Loved His Time at Del Mar Best of All

Relaunch, with Laffit Pincay, Jr. up, wins the 1979 Del Mar Derby for Glen Hill Farm. By Mac McBride They’re running the 73rd edition of the Del Mar Derby Sunday. Leonard Lavin would have enjoyed...