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.

Seismic Beauty Wire-to-Wire in Grade I Hirsch at Del Mar


Seismic Beauty went to the lead out of the gate, saved every inch of ground in a mile and one-sixteenth run on Del Mar’s main track and came away a length and a half winner in the Grade I Clement L. Hirsch Stakes on Saturday.

Owner Mike Pegram Named 2025 Winner of Pincay Award


Pegram struck up a friendship with a Quarter Horse trainer and convinced him they could do better and have more fun with Thoroughbreds. The trainer? Bob Baffert. A partnership and a friendship was sealed, one that would go on to do extraordinary things over the next several decades and continues to make splashes to this day.

Square Peg Fits Snugly with CARMA's Mission


The Thoroughbred wants to please. People in the autism community are looking for ways to connect. The place where both needs are met, for the horses and people, is Square Peg, the Northern California-based charity Joell Dunlap has run for more than 20 years.

Sprague Springs to Victory and More Than $120,000 in the Del Mar Summer Challenge


Tyler went all-in on the last race including a $9,500 win wager which bested many of the sharpest handicappers from around the country.

Loveside Blues An Upsetter in Grade I Bing Crosby


Longshot Lovesick Blues looped his field on the turn for home and went on to a length and three-quarters triumph in the 80th running of the Grade I Bing Crosby Stakes Saturday at Del Mar.

Intern Class of 2025 Get Behind the Scenes Look at Del Mar


This year, four new interns will be roaming the grounds, soaking up the sun and whatever knowledge comes their way. A racing experience unlike any other.

Bing Crosby, San Diego 'Cap Top Saturday Card at Del Mar


A delicious doubleheader is on the agenda for Saturday at Del Mar with the 80th edition of the Grade I Bing Crosby Stakes topping the bill, backed nicely by the 84th running of the Grade II San Diego Handicap.

Game Warrior Upsets Opening Day Oceanside


Jethorse’s Game Warrior beat winners for the first time in his 11th start and he picked a good day and a good spot to do it – Opening Day at Del Mar in the Oceanside Stakes.

Lili Martindale Wins Grand Prize in the 2025 Del Mar Opening Day Hats Contest


Martindale stunned with her hand-crafted Monet-inspired flower creation.

Del Mar's Youth Connection: 'Paddock Pals' Begins Sunday


Del Mar will begin a new effort to give its youthful fans an “inside” look at the game with an up-close-and-personal session in the paddock on race days starting this Sunday. Called “Paddock Pals,” the...