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.
NEW “RESPONSIVE” DEL MAR WEBSITE MOBILE USERS DELIGHT
Published Wednesday, July 16th, 2014 (10 years ago) Del Mar’s award-winning website has just undergone a complete makeover and the “responsive” version of the popular racing destination is expected to prove especially friendly to users on the go with their mobile devices.
The...
DEL MAR RIDES WITH THE TIMES FOR 75th RACING SEASON
Published Monday, July 14th, 2014 (10 years ago) Times and people change, but things of quality endure. And in a year of change on the Southern California racing circuit, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club aims to continue its well-established reputation for sun, fun...
DEL MAR HOSTING TWO BEER FESTIVALS DURING SUMMER MEET
Published Monday, July 14th, 2014 (10 years ago) A double dose of beer festival will be on tap for racing fans this summer as Del Mar rolls out the barrels and brings on the pour twice during its season, first on Saturday, July...
DEL MAR BET MENU INCLUDES “GUARANTEES,” “BONUSES,” “REDUCTIONS”
Published Saturday, July 12th, 2014 (10 years ago)Del Mar will present its full range of betting options again this season when the seaside track kicks off its 75th summer of racing this Thursday (July 17).
The 36-day meeting will see 14 different...
POPULAR “PONY EXPRESS” DEAL WITH N.C. TRANSIT RENEWED
Published Friday, July 11th, 2014 (10 years ago) For the third summer in a row, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and North County Transit District have teamed up to provide racing fans an easy and economical way to enjoy a day at the races...
“RACE READY” HORSES UP FOR BIDS AGAIN AT DEL MAR, SUNDAY JULY 20
Published Thursday, July 10th, 2014 (10 years ago)For the third straight season, Del Mar will present a “race ready” racehorse sale in its paddock following the day’s races on the first Sunday of its upcoming season, July 20.
The auction, which provides...
OFFICIALS ARE NAMED FOR 2014 RACE MEETING AT DEL MAR
Published Wednesday, July 9th, 2014 (10 years ago) Del Mar Thoroughbred Club will conduct its 75th summer racing season starting Thursday, July 17 led by a veteran team of racing officials, and including a well-regarded newcomer.
At the helm, once again, will be...
TASTY TREATS, GRILL FEST AND GOURMET FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL, SET TO RETURN IN 2014
Published Tuesday, July 8th, 2014 (10 years ago)GRILL FEST BACK IN 2014 AT DEL MAR AFTER TASTY DEBUT LAST SUMMER
Bar-b-q and racing, a parlay that proved a natural winner in its debut at Del Mar last summer, is back on the...
DEL MAR’S 2014 OPENING DAY HATS CONTEST MARKS ITS 20th ANNIVERSARY IN GRANDIOSE FASHION
Published Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014 (10 years ago)
Del Mar, Calif.—Opening Day at Del Mar, Thursday, July 17, marks the 20th anniversary of its long-standing tradition, The Opening Day Hats Contest. This year’s Hats Contest is expected to bring even more ornate, whimsical...
DEL MAR TO GO HIGH DEFINITION WITH ITS TV SIGNAL IN 2014
Published Thursday, June 26th, 2014 (10 years ago) Del Mar will broadcast its signal in high definition this summer, joining a select number of tracks across the country that provide fans a crystal-clear look at their racing product. The change will mean that...