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.
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Announces Dynamic 2026 Summer Racing Season
Del Mar PressPublished Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 (20 hours ago)
The 87th Summer Racing Season at the nation's only seaside racetrack returns with new trackside events, Opening Day experiences and more. Tickets on sale May 8.
2025 Breeders' Cup at Del Mar Generates $125 Million in Economic Impact
Breeders' Cup PressPublished Monday, April 13th, 2026 (2 days ago)
Report Highlights Economic Boost for Local Businesses and Workers
Popular "Ship & Win," Record $100K Juvenile MSW Programs On Tap at Del Mar
Del Mar PressPublished Thursday, March 5th, 2026 (1 month ago)
A pair of racing program enhancements will spotlight Del Mar’s eagerly anticipated 2026 summer meet
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Announces Post Times for 2026 Summer Meet; Fridays Move from 4:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Del Mar PressPublished Wednesday, February 18th, 2026 (1 month ago)
First post for the 2026 Summer Meet will primarily be 2:00 PM PT, including Fridays.
$1-Million Pacific Classic Tops 2026 Del Mar Stakes Schedule
Del Mar PressPublished Tuesday, February 10th, 2026 (2 months ago)
The 35th edition of the Pacific Classic, the west's richest stakes race, headlines a Saturday, August 22 card featuring four graded stakes.
Del Mar Announces Enhancements to Two-Year-Old Racing Program; $100,000 Maiden Races to Be Offered
Del Mar PressPublished Wednesday, February 4th, 2026 (2 months ago)
Beginning with the 2026 summer season, which opens Friday, July 17, Del Mar will offer $100,000 maiden races for 2-year-olds on the main track.
Rispoli Wins First Stateside Riding Title, Papaprodromou Wins Top Trainer
Jasmine TorrezPublished Sunday, November 30th, 2025 (4 months ago)
Umberto Rispoli and George Papaprodromou notched their first Del Mar titles this Bing Crosby Season.
Del Mar Fall Meet Delivers Strong Gains in Handle
Del Mar PressPublished Sunday, November 30th, 2025 (4 months ago)
Del Mar closed out its 12th Bing Crosby Season on Sunday with a 9.4% gain in total handle, despite running one fewer day due to a weather.
Favored Shipper Segesta Scores in Grade I Matriarch
Del Mar PressPublished Sunday, November 30th, 2025 (4 months ago)
Juddmonte homebred Segesta walked her beat smartly at Del Mar Sunday in capturing her first Grade I headliner in the $300,000 Matriarch Stakes.
Chad Brown Earns Stakes Double as Salamis Digs Deep To Win Grade I Hollywood Derby
Jasmine TorrezPublished Saturday, November 29th, 2025 (4 months ago)
Salamis dug in deep down the stretch to give Chad Brown a stakes double in winning the Grade I Hollywood by a neck.