A wager Del Mar fans have asked for – the .50¢ Trifecta – will make its California debut starting October 29 when the seaside track presents its second “Bing Crosby Season” for a 20-day run...

She's Not Here was a "Ship and Win" winner who came back to capture the Yellow Ribbon Handicap (above). “Ship and Win,” the simple yet effective program that has attracted hundreds of out-of-state horses to...

Del Mar raced to a close of its 76th summer season on Labor Day, completing a 40-day stand that saw total handle figures rise by nearly 10%, field size hold firm despite more racing and...

By Hank Wesch Tom Whayne celebrated his 91st birthday on Wednesday, September 2, the start of the final week of the summer meeting at, where else, Del Mar. The native of Oakland, educated at Cal,...

American Pharoah and Victor Espinoza pulling away in the Del Mar Futurity September 3, 2014. Triple Crown champion American Pharoah will parade for Del Mar racing fans between races Sunday, the next-to-last day of the...

Nextdoorneighbor winning for the 11th time August 8, 2015 at Del Mar. By Hank Wesch You’ve probably heard of or know someone who has been referred to as a “salt of the earth” human being....

Three new stakes races will be presented during Del Mar’s second fall racing season, which begins on October 29 and continues through to November 29. The additional races – each with a value of $200,000...

Zayat Stable’s American Pharoah turned in an impressive seven-furlong workout Sunday morning at Del Mar covering the distance in 1:23.20 with regular workmate Martin Garcia in the boot. The smooth-striding 3-year-old colt went trackside at...

Honey Lake, an invader from the Midwest piloted by red-hot Rafael Bejarano, wore down 5-2 favored Dido in the stretch to win the featured $85,500 CTT and TOC Handicap for older fillies and mares at...

Hard Aces working at Del Mar By Hank Wesch Gold Cup at Santa Anita winner Hard Aces was made the 5-1 co-third choice on the morning line for Saturday’s $1 million TVG Pacific Classic behind...