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.
Assistant Trainers: The Men Behind the Successful Racing Operations at Del Mar
Jim CharvatPublished Friday, August 16th, 2024 (2 months ago)
There are not a lot of guarantees in horse racing, but you can bet your bottom dollar that behind every successful trainer, there’s an excellent assistant.
Trainer Richard Mandella Named 2024 Winner of Pincay Award
Published Thursday, August 15th, 2024 (2 months ago)Trainer Richard Mandella has been named the 20th recipient of the Laffit Pincay, Jr. Award. He’ll be honored in that role at Del Mar on Saturday, August 31, FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic Day.
First Post Shifts to 3 P.M. at Del Mar this Friday
Published Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 (2 months ago)This Friday’s first post will shift from 4 p.m. to 3 p.m. and remain at that time on Fridays for the balance of the meet, which concludes on Sunday, September 8.
Better, Fitter, Faster and Stronger: Mike Smith at 59
Jim CharvatPublished Friday, August 9th, 2024 (2 months ago)
What is behind Smith’s remarkable longevity in a sport that more times than not literally wears a jockey’s body down. It started one day when he went to play golf with a group of friends.
From Claiming Star to Jockey Agent: Jack Carava's Lifelong Jouney in Horseracing
Jim CharvatPublished Friday, August 2nd, 2024 (2 months ago)
Most men in their 50s are starting to entertain thoughts of retirement. Very few are contemplating a career change.
Traynor Scores Narrow Victory and $135,000 in the 21st Annual Del Mar Summer Challenge
Published Sunday, July 28th, 2024 (2 months ago)Bob Traynor sealed the victory with a huge last-race win bet of nearly $10,000 to retake the lead and win by a nose at the wire.
Seven Young Interns Spend an Interesting Summer at Del Mar
Jim CharvatPublished Friday, July 26th, 2024 (2 months ago)
Every year Del Mar offers an intern program for those aspiring to make a living in the horseracing industry, or at the very least, learn about its inner workings. Some are drawn to the horses, some are attracted by the electric environment of the racetrack and still others are curious about the business aspect of the place.
Del Mar Opening Day Hats Contest
Published Saturday, July 20th, 2024 (3 months ago)The 30th annual Opening Day Hats Contest at Del Mar drew more than 150 contestants.
Two Stakes Highlight Del Mar' 85th Opening Day on Saturday
Published Thursday, July 18th, 2024 (3 months ago)They’re off and running for the 85th time this Saturday at Del Mar, the iconic racetrack that sits alongside the blue Pacific just north of San Diego. In all there will be 11 races on the season’s first program, headed by a pair of stakes that have drawn large fields.
Keeneland Announces Inaugural Championship Sale in Del Mar Paddock on Wednesday of Breeders' Cup Week.
Published Thursday, July 18th, 2024 (3 months ago)Keeneland Championship Sale to be included in Breeders’ Cup Official Event Calendar; offers rare opportunity to acquire high-value racehorses and breeding stock.