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.

Del Mar Workers Will Receive Gregson Foundation Coupons

Backstretch workers from the Doug O’Neill barn (with their star stable pony Lava Man) express their thanks (see photo below) for the special coupon program the Gregson Foundation started at Santa Anita and will continue...

Star Announcer Collmus to 'Pinch Hit' for Denman at Del Mar

Larry Collmus © NBC Sports Network Larry Collmus, the voice of the Triple Crown and the Breeders’ Cup on NBC television and a national race caller with 35 years of experience on his ledger, will...

Both "Runhappy," "Juvenile" Bonuses Available at Summer Meet

Runhappy Two-year-old runners will have lucrative additional incentives to shoot for this summer at Del Mar as the track will have in place bonus programs centering on the stallion Runhappy, as well as a unique...

Popular "Ship and Win" Program Back for 10th Del Mar Season; Additional 20% Bonus Applies to All Summer Starts

Billy Batts, a “Ship and Win” winner in 2019 © Benoit Photo The highly successful “Ship and Win” program is back for its 10th season at Del Mar with its guaranteed bonus package and purse...

Del Mar Shifts Opening Day to July 10; Will Race on Friday - Sunday Summer Schedule

The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club announced today its intention to begin the 2020 summer race meet on July 10 and employ a three-day-a-week race schedule pending the approval of the California Horse Racing Board at...

Del Mar Fall Meeting Sets Record Handle Numbers

Despite losing two racing days to a pair of winter-like storms, Del Mar completed its sixth fall race meeting on a series of high notes that included a stellar final weekend with terrific turf racing,...

Single Ticket Winner Cashes for $428,459 in Del Mar's Pick Six

Impossible Task © Benoit Photo A single ticket holder cashed big at Del Mar Saturday afternoon when their $128 Pick Six ticket came in for a $428,459 payoff. The wager was made through the TwinSpires...

Del Mar Confirms It Will Race Friday as Storm Clears

With blue skies and sunshine making a local comeback, Del Mar officials confirmed Friday morning that its planned nine-race card would be conducted as scheduled this afternoon with first post set for 12:30 p.m. The...

Smith Stands at the Threshold of Grade I Stakes Record

Mike Smith By Hank Wesch Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith has 215 Grade I stakes victories in his career, one short of tying the retired Jerry Bailey for the wins recorded at the highest-level...