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.
The Winner's Circle: A Del Mar Celebration and the Woman Behind It
Published Thursday, September 7th, 2023 (1 year ago)By Jim Charvat
Connie Broge © Benoit Photo
Disneyland lays claim to being the “Happiest Place on Earth” but anyone who has spent time in the winner’s circle at Del Mar knows that Mickey and...
Arabian Knight Holds Off "Rocket" Saturday in FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic
Published Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 (1 year ago)
Arabian Knight © Benoit Photo
Two of the top 3-year-old colts in America hooked up in the stretch in the $1-million FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic at Del Mar Saturday and Zedan Racing Stables’ Arabian Knight...
Flightline: One Year Later
Published Friday, September 1st, 2023 (1 year ago)
Flightline © Benoit Photo
By Jim Charvat
These days Flightline lives in quiet surroundings at Lane’s End Farm in Versailles, Kentucky, away from all of the hustle and bustle of the racetrack, enjoying retirement like...
11 in Rich FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic Saturday on Five-Stakes Del Mar Program
Published Thursday, August 31st, 2023 (1 year ago)
Geaux Rocket Ride © Benoti Photo
Eleven runners will go to the post Saturday in Del Mar’s showcase offering – the $1-Million FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic – highlighting a stellar 11-race card that offers five...
Breeders' Cup Unveils Logo for 2024 World Championships
Published Wednesday, August 30th, 2023 (2 years ago)41st Running Takes Place Nov. 1-2, 2024, at Majestic Del Mar racetrack in Del Mar, California.
11 - Including Three 3s - Enter $1-Million FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic Saturday
Published Tuesday, August 29th, 2023 (2 years 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 (2 years 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 (2 years 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 (2 years 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 (2 years 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....