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.
Game Warrior Upsets Opening Day Oceanside
Del Mar PressPublished Friday, July 18th, 2025 (3 days ago)
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
Del Mar PressPublished Friday, July 18th, 2025 (3 days ago)
Martindale stunned with her hand-crafted Monet-inspired flower creation.
Del Mar's Youth Connection: 'Paddock Pals' Begins Sunday
Del Mar PressPublished Thursday, July 17th, 2025 (5 days ago)
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...
Regular Bet Menu Plus Trio of 'Tweaks' for Del Mar Season #86
Del Mar PressPublished Thursday, July 10th, 2025 (1 week ago)
Both the $3 Late Pick 3 and the $5 Late Double provide a low 15% takeout, a universally favored factor among players big and small.
"Savory Sundays" Added to Del Mar's Special Food/Drink Days
Del Mar PressPublished Thursday, July 3rd, 2025 (2 weeks ago)
Del Mar’s regular collection of food and drink special days – like “Tacos & Tequila,” “Uncorked: Del Mar Wine Fest” and “Taste of New Orleans” – has a new running mate joining in the fun...
Del Mar Names New CFO; Elevates Two Experienced Executives
Del Mar PressPublished Wednesday, June 18th, 2025 (1 month ago)
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club welcomes Roel Dill as the new Chief Financial Officer.
Legendary Race Caller Trevor Denman Announces Retirement; Larry Collmus to Take Mic at Del Mar
Del Mar PressPublished Thursday, March 6th, 2025 (4 months ago)
Iconic race caller Trevor Denman has announced his retirement after 40 years on the job at Del Mar. Denman will be succeeded at the seaside track by veteran track announcer Larry Collmus.
$1-Million Pacific Classic Tops Del Mar Stakes Program for 2025 Summer Season
Del Mar PressPublished Thursday, February 27th, 2025 (4 months ago)
For its 86th summer season by the blue Pacific, Del Mar is planning a $7,825,000 stakes program that provides 38 opportunities for a piece of its distinctive black type headed by the iconic track’s piece de resistance – the 35th edition of the $1,000,000 Pacific Classic, a Grade I headliner that often lures top horses from across the nation for its mile and one-quarter testing.
Del Mar Increases Purses for 2025; $100,000 Maiden Races Featured
Del Mar PressPublished Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 (5 months ago)
Del Mar is planning across-the-board increases to its overnight purse schedule from its top allowance offerings all the way down to the maiden-claiming ranks for its upcoming summer racing season that kicks off on Friday, July 18.
2025 Breeders' Cup World Championships Tickets Go On Sale April 23
Breeders' Cup PressPublished Thursday, February 13th, 2025 (5 months ago)
SeatGeek Partners with Breeders’ Cup to Elevate Ticketing Experience as World Championships Return Oct. 31-Nov. 1 to Del Mar