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.
"Pick Six Weekend" Offers Mandatory Payout on Sunday's Card
Published Thursday, July 27th, 2023 (2 months ago)
Del Mar will feature a “Pick Six Weekend” this Saturday and Sunday with a $1-million single ticket guarantee on Saturday’s 11-race program and a “mandatory” payout in place for Sunday’s planned 11-race card.
Both afternoons...
Fourth Annual CARMAthon, a CARMAcares Fundraiser, set for August 26th at Del Mar
Published Wednesday, July 26th, 2023 (2 months ago)Uniting the Racing Community in Support of Retiring Racehorses
Bill Strauss, Bret Jones Added to Board of Directors for Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
Published Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 (2 months ago)
Bill Strauss and Bret Jones
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club has added two new members to its Board of Directors, it has been announced.
They are Bill Strauss, a business executive and horse owner who calls...
Leslie Monroy Wins 2023 Del Mar Opening Day Hats Contest
Published Friday, July 21st, 2023 (2 months ago)
Leslie Monroy © Benoit Photo
The 29th annual Opening Day Hats Contest at Del Mar drew more than 150 contestants. Categories included Most Glamorous, Best Fascinator, Best Flowers, and Best Racing/All Others Theme. Contestants competed...
Del Mar Wagering Menu Again Full of Options; Adds $1-Million Pick 6 Guarantee for Opener
Published Monday, July 17th, 2023 (2 months ago)
With the notable exception of its brand-new Opening Day $1-million guarantee for a single ticket Pick Six winner, Del Mar’s 2023 betting menu will look quite familiar to those who have played the seaside track...
Del Mar Announces Its Opening Day Program Is Sold Out; Limited Tickets Available for Remainder of Weekend
Published Friday, July 14th, 2023 (2 months ago)
All available tickets for Del Mar’s celebrated opening day program on Friday, July 21 have been sold, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club announced today. However, limited tickets remain available for Opening Weekend -- July 22...
Del Mar's Opening Day Single Ticket Pick Six Will Carry a $1-Million Guarantee
Published Tuesday, July 11th, 2023 (2 months ago)
For the first time, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club will present a $1-million guarantee to any single-ticket holder who hits the track’s popular Pick Six on its Opening Day, Friday, July 21.
It is likely that...
Rich Pacific Classic Highlights 2023 Del Mar Stakes Schedule
Published Thursday, March 9th, 2023 (6 months ago)
Flightline winning 2022 Pacific Classic
With the 33rd edition of its premier event, the $1,000,000 FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic leading a parade of 39 offerings in 31 days, Del Mar is set to present a...
Del Mar 2023: Track Aims to Take Record Purses Higher Following Blockbuster 2022 Meet
Published Thursday, March 2nd, 2023 (6 months ago)
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club projected its most lucrative racing season ever last summer, then backed it up with a record-breaking meet that saw purse levels total above $25-million for the session resulting in an unprecedented...
Breeders' Cup Announces Del Mar as Host Site for 2024 World Championships
Published Thursday, February 23rd, 2023 (7 months ago)41st Breeders' Cup to be held at Del Mar near San Diego, California for the third time.