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.
Velazquez, Prat Share First-Day Lead in Race for Bill Shoemaker Award
Published Friday, November 3rd, 2017 (7 years ago)
Flavien Prat © Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
DEL MAR, Calif. (Nov. 3, 2017) – John Velazquez, winner of the Longines Distaff on Forever Unbridled, and Flavien Prat, winner of the Las Vegas Dirt Mile on...
15th Bill Shoemaker Award to Go to Top Jockey at Breeders’ Cup
Published Thursday, November 2nd, 2017 (7 years ago)
Last year's winner of the Bill Shoemaker Award, Mike Smith
DEL MAR, Calif. (Nov. 2, 2017) – The 15th Bill Shoemaker Award will be given this weekend to the outstanding jockey in the two-day Breeders’...
Race Track Chaplaincy, Del Mar and Breeders' Cup Support Daily Breakfasts for Backstretch Workers
Published Wednesday, November 1st, 2017 (7 years ago)The Racetrack Chaplaincy of America, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and the Breeders’ Cup are supporting the stable area workers during Breeders’ Cup World Championships week by providing complimentary breakfasts in the Horsemen’s Kitchen.
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34th Annual Breeders' Cup World Championships to Feature Top Musical Talent and Distinguished Military Presence and Activations
Published Wednesday, November 1st, 2017 (7 years ago)Entertainment Highlights Include Performances of Del Mar’s Signature Song “Where the Turf Meets the Surf” and Exciting F/A-18 Hornet Jet Flyover
Gun Runner, Arrogate, Stellar Wind, Lady Eli, Highland Reel and Ribchester Lead International Cast of 166 Horses Entered in 34th Edition of Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar Friday and Saturday
Published Monday, October 30th, 2017 (7 years ago)
Winchell Thoroughbreds and Three Chimneys Farm’s Gun Runner and Juddmonte Farms’ defending champion Arrogate are the top two morning line choices in a field of 11 3-year-olds and up set for Saturday’s $6 million Breeders’...
Del Mar Reaccredited by NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance
Published Monday, October 30th, 2017 (7 years ago)
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, host site for Friday and Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships, has earned reaccreditation from the NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance.
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Rood & Riddle Breeders' Cup Post-Position Draw Announcement to be Streamed Live on Breeders' Cup Digital Channels on Monday, October 30
Published Sunday, October 29th, 2017 (7 years ago)
The 2017 Rood & Riddle Post-Position Draw will be streamed live tomorrow, Monday, October 30 from the “Barn at the Beach” pavilion at Powerhouse Park in Del Mar beginning at 3:30 p.m. PT. All 13...
Del Mar's Fourth Bing Crosby Season Opens Wednesday
Published Saturday, October 28th, 2017 (7 years ago)
Master Merion © Benoit Photo
The fourth Bing Crosby Fall Season at Del Mar, which features the track’s first hosting of the Breeders’ Cup, opens Wednesday with a nine-race card featuring the $75,000 Let It...
CalRacingCares.Com Launches Today
Published Thursday, October 26th, 2017 (7 years ago)Communications Platform Highlights Equine Health and Safety in California Thoroughbred Racing Industry
Del Mar's Fall Session Betting Schedule Has Two New Twists
Published Thursday, October 26th, 2017 (7 years ago)
With a pair of notable tweaks adding a bit of extra pizzazz to the menu, Del Mar will provide a wide-ranging collection of options when its fourth fall race meeting – and its first presentation...