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.
11 - Including Three 3s - Enter $1-Million FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic Saturday
Published Tuesday, August 29th, 2023 (1 month ago)
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
Published Saturday, August 26th, 2023 (1 month ago)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
Published Saturday, August 19th, 2023 (1 month ago)
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
Published Friday, August 18th, 2023 (1 month ago)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
Published Saturday, August 12th, 2023 (1 month ago)
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
Published Friday, August 11th, 2023 (1 month ago)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
Published Thursday, August 10th, 2023 (1 month ago)
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.
Published Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 (1 month ago)
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
Published Friday, August 4th, 2023 (1 month ago)
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...
Del Mar to Salute All Jockeys Saturday; Raise Funds for PDJF
Published Friday, July 28th, 2023 (2 months ago)
Saturday is Permanently Disabled Jockey Fund (PDJF) Day across America, as well as National Disability Independence Day, which marks the 33rd anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Del Mar is...