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.

Flavien Prat Wins Bill Shoemaker Award


Flavien Prat, who guided two horses to Breeders’ Cup victories Nov. 1-2 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club during the World Championships, won the 22nd Bill Shoemaker Award as the outstanding jockey of the event.

Sierra Leone Outduels Fierceness to Win $7 Million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic


Sierra Leone outdueled Fierceness to win the 41st running of the $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) at Del Mar Saturday afternoon.

Handle & Attendance for 'Future Stars Friday' at 2024 Breeders' Cup World Championships


All-sources handle topped $60 Million at Del Mar.

Breeders' Cup Outlines Comprehensive Safety and Integrity Measures In Place for 2024 World Championships


The 2024 Breeders’ Cup World Championships will mark the second running of the event under the full jurisdiction of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA). Under HISA’s Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Program, Breeders’ Cup participants are subject to out-of-competition pre-race and post-race testing administered by the Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU).

11th "Bing Crosby Season" On Tap Beginning This Thursday


With a racing meet that will feature Breeders’ Cup No. 41 on its agenda, Del Mar will saddle up for its 11th fall run beginning this Thursday and going forward to Sunday, December 1.

Top-Class International Field Assembled for $7 Million Longines Breeders' Cup Classic


179 horses entered, setting international record and California record, for 41st running of Breeders’ Cup World Championships Nov. 1-2 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club.

Record Number of International Contenders Pre-Entered for 2024 Breeders' Cup


City of Troy, Fierceness, Forever Young lead a Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic for the ages. Defending Champion Idiomatic takes on Thorpedo Anna in Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff. 212 contenders put eyes on the Prize as Nov. 1-2 World Championships loom.

Final Race Order, Post Times, and Wagering Menu Announced for 2024 Breeders' Cup World Championships


Breeders' Cup Limited announced today the official order of races, post times, and wagering menu for the 2024 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, scheduled to take place on Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2 at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, Calif.

Larry Collmus is Del Mar's Guy Again for Bing Crosby Season


Top race caller Larry Collmus once again will be Del Mar’s announcer for his fifth fall meet, dubbed the Bing Crosby Season in honor of the iconic track's founder.

Hernandez Repeats; Baffert Back on Top of Del Mar Standings


Juan Hernandez has notched his third straight summer meet title, doing it in style with a three-win closing day, wrapping-up another sparkling performance by the 32-year old native of Mexico.