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.

Breeders' Cup Unveils Logo for 2024 World Championships

41st Running Takes Place Nov. 1-2, 2024, at Majestic Del Mar racetrack in Del Mar, California.

11 - Including Three 3s - Enter $1-Million FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic Saturday

The 33rd edition of the FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic drew 11 runners Tuesday for Saturday’s headliner and – for the first time – the mile and a quarter for 3-year-olds and up attracted three 3-year-olds,...

Life After Racing - Different Paths for Different Horses

By Brigitte Becko Smokin Blackjack © David Woods Thoroughbreds are considered the fastest horses on earth, even holding a Guinness World Record for the fastest horse in the world. Winning Brew was clocked at 43.97...

Del Mar Cancels Sunday Race Card Due to Inclement Weather

Bowing to Mother Nature and putting safety first on its list, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club has announced a cancelation of its planned Sunday racing card. With a rare and sizeable hurricane set to sweep into...

Fernando Toro: A Journey from Chile to Racing's Hall of Fame

By Jim Charvat Fernando Toro on the stakes filly Lucky Spell in the paddock at Del Mar in 1973. Fernando Toro was tenacious on the racetrack. A fierce competitor who learned the idiosyncrasies of the...

Trevor Denman Named 2023 Winner of Coveted Pincay Award

Trevor Denman © Benoit Photo Race caller Trevor Denman, who came to Del Mar in 1984 and has been the track’s voice ever since, has been named the 19th recipient of the Laffit Pincay, Jr....

Fanduel's Pony Chasers Capturing Thoroughbreds From High in the Sky this Summer at Del Mar

By Brigitte Becko Colin Thomas (left) and Andrew Garrett © Benoit Photo With the rise of the new tech era, Del Mar is keeping up to date with innovative technology. Starting just two summers ago,...

Fernando Toro to be Presented Hall of Fame Plaque and Jacket at Del Mar on August 19

Fernando Toro on Lucky Spell ahead of the 1973 Del Mar Debutante © Bill Mochon Photography Fernando Toro, who was officially inducted into the National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame on Aug. 4, will...

Del Mar Adjusts First Post This Friday to 3:30 P.M.

Del Mar has announced a change of its first post from 4 p.m. to 3:30 for this Friday, August 11. The adjustment has been put in place with consultation from the Southern California jockey colony...

Arrogate, Songbird, 'Chrome': From Del Mar to the Hall of Fame

California Chrome © Benoit Photo Del Mar has seen its share of great horses parade through its grounds over the years. From the early days when the likes of Seabiscuit and Native Diver raced to...