Spurred by strong support from horsemen and women from California and around the country, Del Mar set new records for average daily handle and field size during its 83rd summer season that concluded Sunday, September...

Cave Rock © Benoit Photo Mike Pegram, Karl Watson and Paul Weitman’s heavy favorite Cave Rock showed blazing speed throughout Sunday at Del Mar to simply prove untouchable against eight rivals in the 75th edition...

By Jim Charvat John Beggin © Benoit Photo Everybody loves having a nice green lawn but very few like putting the work into maintaining one. Those grumblings you hear on the weekends generally belong to...

Jesus Camacho © Benoit Photo By Mac McBride Outrider. Interesting word. Has a cowboy sort of feel to it – and you’d be right to think in that context. One of the dictionary definitions says:...

Flightline © Benoit Photo In one of the most brilliant performances in the history of Del Mar racetrack, unbeaten Flightline staked his claim as the outstanding older Thoroughbred in America with a 19 l/4 length...

Victor Espinoza wins 2016 TVG Pacific Classic on California Chrome © Benoit Photo By Jim Charvat Certain races bring out certain emotions in people. All races are fun to win. But there are only a...

Flightline © Benoit Photo Highlighted by the $1-million, Grade I TVG Pacific Classic led by superstar Flightline, Del Mar will present a smashing five-stakes card Saturday that also features a trio of Grade II stakes...

Connie Swingle © Benoit Photo A field of eight fillies and mares, plus one, will lineup Friday at Del Mar to see who is quickest going five furlongs on the Jimmy Durante Turf Course. It’s...

Hronis Racing and partners’ undefeated Flightline has been made the 1/5 favorite against five rivals in Saturday’s 32nd running of the $1-million TVG Pacific Classic at Del Mar. The 4-year-old son of Tapit, an impressive...

Trainer Ron McAnally and his champion mare Bayakoa at Del Mar in 1990. Hall of Fame trainer Ron McAnally can be found in the mornings seated in a chair on the second floor balcony of...