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.
Fanduel's Pony Chasers Capturing Thoroughbreds From High in the Sky this Summer at Del Mar
Published Friday, August 11th, 2023 (2 years 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 (2 years 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 (2 years 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 (2 years 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 years 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...
Four New Interns Call Del Mar Home for Summer of 2023
Published Friday, July 28th, 2023 (2 years ago)By Jim Charvat
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club CEO Joe Harper joins the 2023 Del Mar intern group in the paddock at the racetrack. From left they are: Noah Kirste, Jadyn Crowe, Laurel White, and Luke...
"Pick Six Weekend" Offers Mandatory Payout on Sunday's Card
Published Thursday, July 27th, 2023 (2 years ago)
Del Mar will feature a “Pick Six Weekend” this Saturday and Sunday with a $1-million single ticket guarantee on Saturday’s 11-race program and a “mandatory” payout in place for Sunday’s planned 11-race card.
Both afternoons...
Fourth Annual CARMAthon, a CARMAcares Fundraiser, set for August 26th at Del Mar
Published Wednesday, July 26th, 2023 (2 years ago)Uniting the Racing Community in Support of Retiring Racehorses
Bill Strauss, Bret Jones Added to Board of Directors for Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
Published Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 (2 years ago)
Bill Strauss and Bret Jones
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club has added two new members to its Board of Directors, it has been announced.
They are Bill Strauss, a business executive and horse owner who calls...
Leslie Monroy Wins 2023 Del Mar Opening Day Hats Contest
Published Friday, July 21st, 2023 (2 years ago)
Leslie Monroy © Benoit Photo
The 29th annual Opening Day Hats Contest at Del Mar drew more than 150 contestants. Categories included Most Glamorous, Best Fascinator, Best Flowers, and Best Racing/All Others Theme. Contestants competed...