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 Stewards United in Respect for the Rules and the Game
Published Friday, November 16th, 2018 (5 years ago)
(Left to right) Grant Baker, Kim Sawyer and Luis Jauregui © Benoit Photo
By Hank Wesch
Talk to the three stewards for the Del Mar fall racing season separately and some things they have in...
"Toys for Tots" Program, Ride Returns to Del Mar This Sunday
Published Thursday, November 15th, 2018 (5 years ago)
For the second year in a row, Del Mar will host a “Toys for Tots” motorcycle ride and gift-gathering program as part of a highly successful U.S. Marine Corps-backed charity event that has been ongoing...
Mark Streiff Trifectas His Way To Over $90,000 in Del Mar Fall Challenge
Published Sunday, November 11th, 2018 (5 years ago)
Mark Streiff of Mission Viejo, CA, crushed race 9 in the Del Mar Fall Challenge to finish well clear of the 60 other entries. Streiff, down to $1,300 going into the last race scored huge...
Upsetter Gypsy Blue Triggers $138,889 Single Ticket Pick Six
Published Sunday, November 11th, 2018 (5 years ago)
Gypsy Blu © Benoit Photo
The 4-year-old filly Gypsy Blu closed stoutly on the lawn Sunday afternoon under rider Aaron Gryder to register by a neck and pay $63.60. Her score also gave a lone...
'Down the Stretch' Bond Between Horses, Vets a Win for Both
Published Saturday, November 10th, 2018 (5 years ago)
Boone McCanna and Sandor, an 11-year-old gelding who won $193,000 on the racetrack and now is one of the residents of Down the Stretch Ranch
“We all have a connection to veterans. If I can...
Fifth Del Mar Fall Session Is Off and Running this Friday
Published Monday, November 5th, 2018 (5 years ago)
With a growing reputation that puts it at the forefront of the nation’s year-end race meets, Del Mar will present the fifth edition of its fall racing season starting this Friday for a four-week, 16-day...
Full List of Wagers, Big Pools Highlight Del Mar Fall Bet Menu
Published Thursday, October 25th, 2018 (5 years ago)
Del Mar patrons will have 17 different ways to wager during the track’s 16-day Fall Racing Festival meet that begins on Friday, November 9 and runs through Sunday, December 2. The menu starts with the...
14 Stakes, Purse Boosts Highlight 16-Day Del Mar Fall Season
Published Wednesday, September 26th, 2018 (5 years ago)
Fourteen stakes races during its 16-day run, as well as a 5% blended increase in its overnight purses, highlight Del Mar’s Fall Racing Festival beginning on Friday, November 9. Nine of the 14 stakes are...
Quality Racing Propells Strong Results at Del Mar
Published Monday, September 3rd, 2018 (5 years ago)
All sources handle in 2018 rose 6.8% to $13.44 million per day as Del Mar completed a highly successful summer season - its 79th - on Labor Day Monday. The wagering increase follows a 5.1%...
Van Dyke, Miller Ride Stellar Seasons to Meeting Titles
Published Monday, September 3rd, 2018 (5 years ago)
Drayden Van Dyke went from six behind in the rider standings to one in front with a Del Mar record-tying seven wins on Sunday, August 19, and tenaciously held on through the final 11 days...