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.
Overall Handle Numbers Up As Del Mar Approaches Midpoint
Sunday, August 9th, 2015 (2 years ago)
Overall handle – the barometer that racetracks point to when someone wants to take their business temperature – is in a positive zone at Del Mar as the seaside track ranges up on the midway...
Dr. Vince Baker: From 'Pharoah' To All Below - Each One Special
Friday, August 7th, 2015 (2 years ago)By Alexis Garske
Dr. Vince Baker with Triple Crown champion American Pharoah at Del Mar
Dr. Vince Baker celebrated his birthday August 1, one day before Triple Crown Champion American Pharoah catapulted his fame even...
Trainer Jerry Dutton Dies at 87
Friday, July 31st, 2015 (2 years ago)Jerry Dutton a prominent Thoroughbred trainer in California for more than 50 years, died Thursday in his native Idaho, where he and his wife Barbara had resided since his retirement in May 2006.
Dutton was...
Del Mar, Then And Now, Is Special To Trainer Mike Stidham
Friday, July 31st, 2015 (2 years ago)
Michael Stidham and James Graham in the paddock at Del Mar on July 30, 2015.
By Hank Wesch
The first time around in the 1980s, Del Mar was, for Mike Stidham, a campus where he...
American Pharoah Watch Party Set Sunday At Del Mar
Thursday, July 30th, 2015 (2 years ago)
The hottest horse in America – Triple Crown winner American Pharoah – returns to action Sunday at Monmouth Park in New Jersey and racing fans in Southern California are invited to join other “Pharoah” lovers...
$3,154,097 Pick Six At Del Mar Returns $57,658 to 34 Winners
Wednesday, July 29th, 2015 (2 years ago)
Thirty four winning tickets each were worth $57,658 Wednesday afternoon following the running of the Pick Six at Del Mar, which rose to a hearty pool of $3,154,097 following a two-day carryover into the midweek...
Streiff wins more than $100,000 in the July 25 & 26 Del Mar Handicapping Challenge
Sunday, July 26th, 2015 (2 years ago)
Mark Streiff of Mission Viejo, CA coasted to the win in the 12th annual Del Mar Handicapping Challenge. Streiff turned his $4,500 live money bankroll into $43,484, largely based on his big score of more...
Streiff Leads After Day One in the $200,000 Del Mar Handicapping Challenge
Saturday, July 25th, 2015 (2 years ago)
Mark Streiff of Mission Viejo, CA and Jeannie King of Valencia, CA, were the top two finishers on day one of the 12th annual Del Mar Handicapping Challenge. Streiff finished the day with $34,039 and...
Del Mar to Conduct "America's Next Race Caller" Contest
Saturday, July 25th, 2015 (2 years ago)
He or she is out there: Champing at the mic, instead of the bit. Ready to shout it out for the world to hear. Just wanting a chance to step into a booth at a...
Big John B Wins Cougar II Handicap
Friday, July 24th, 2015 (2 years ago)
Big John B, winner of 12 of 28 career starts on grass, including the 2014 Del Mar Handicap, showed another dimension to his ability Friday as he scored his first victory on a dirt surface...
Flavien Prat Rides a Wave of Initial Del Mar Success
Friday, July 24th, 2015 (2 years ago)
Flavien Prat (No. 6) wins the Wickerr Stakes aboard Pure Tactics July 22 at Del Mar.
By Hank Wesch
A freaky two-day weather system wasn’t the only thing to take Del Mar by storm in...
From Far and Near Del Mar Welcomes Its 2015 Interns
Saturday, July 18th, 2015 (2 years ago)From left to right: Andrew Taggart, Clare Allen, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club President Joe Harper, Hannah Bloom and Clem Witherall. Not pictured: Cole Holmlund and Kyle Murphy.
By HANK WESCH
They arrive from as far...
For Alex Solis, It's Been a Special Year to Remember
Friday, July 17th, 2015 (2 years ago)Alex Solis crossed the finish line aboard Dare And Go in the 1996 Pacific Classic.
By Gene Williams
In a career already marked by numerous highlights, long-time Southern California jockey Alex Solis’ past year is...
Soul Driver, Smith Win Oceanside Stakes
Thursday, July 16th, 2015 (2 years ago)
Bloom Racing Stable’s Soul Driver, piloted by Hall of Famer Mike Smith, held on gamely in the final strides to withstand the last-ditch challenge of pacemaking Forest Blue and Victor Espinoza to win the featured...
Amtrak to Add Extra Cars To Del Mar "Racetrack Trains"
Wednesday, July 15th, 2015 (2 years ago)
Amtrak will be hooking up additional cars to its popular “racetrack trains” that run between Los Angeles and San Diego with a key stop at the Solana Beach station just north of Del Mar when...
Del Mar Again Will Host Pair of Beer Festivals This Summer
Tuesday, July 14th, 2015 (2 years ago)
It’ll be twice as nice once more at Del Mar for those who like to quaff special beers. For the second straight summer, the track will conduct a double dose of cool delight with Craft...
Officials Named For 2015 Race Meeting At Del Mar
Friday, July 10th, 2015 (2 years ago)
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club will conduct its 76th summer racing season starting Thursday, July 16 led by a solid group of veteran racing officials.
Heading up the crew in his 35th summer at the shore...
"Pony Express" Discount Special On Again For Del Mar Season
Wednesday, July 8th, 2015 (2 years ago)
For the fourth straight summer, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and North County Transit District have teamed up to provide racing fans an easy and economical way to enjoy a day at the races minus traffic...
"Race Ready" Racehorse Sale On Tap At Del Mar Saturday, July 25
Friday, July 3rd, 2015 (2 years ago)
For the fourth summer in a row, Barretts Sales will conduct a “race ready” racehorse sale at Del Mar, offering an opportunity for all – from first-time buyers to seasoned horsemen – to be involved...
Del Mar Bet Menu Mirrors Past Meets; Offers Rich 'Guarantees'
Wednesday, July 1st, 2015 (2 years ago)
Del Mar will provide its same full range of betting opportunities again this season when the seaside track is off and running on its 76th summer of racing beginning Thursday, July 16.
The 40-day meeting...