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.
20 Stakes Worth $3.15 Million Highlight Bing Crosby Season
Del Mar PressPublished Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 (2 months ago)
Twenty stakes races worth $3.15 million will highlight the 12th Bing Crosby Season at Del Mar beginning on Thursday, October 30 and running through to Sunday, November 30.
The Padre Rolls Late, Captures Del Mar Derby
Del Mar PressPublished Sunday, August 31st, 2025 (2 months ago)
The Padre came rambling late in the nine-furlong Caesars Sportsbook Del Mar Derby Sunday at the shore oval.
Invader Fierceness Overcomes Trouble, Scores Smartly in Grade I Pacific Classic
Del Mar PressPublished Saturday, August 30th, 2025 (2 months ago)
Fierceness overcame a nasty swerve at the start of the Grade I Pacific Classic, then went on to win the $1-million headliner in impressive fashion at Del Mar Saturday.
Pacific Classic Record Breakers: Setting the Bar on Del Mar's Biggest Race
Jim CharvatPublished Friday, August 29th, 2025 (2 months ago)
Another Pacific Classic is set to go and with every running there’s the possibility of a record-setting performance.
Del Mar to Host Aztec Basketball and Mesa Foundation Sunday
Del Mar PressPublished Thursday, August 28th, 2025 (2 months ago)
The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club will host the San Diego State Men’s Basketball team and the MESA Foundation this Sunday.
"Big Three" Highlight Saturday's 35th $1-Million Pacific Classic
Del Mar PressPublished Tuesday, August 26th, 2025 (2 months ago)
A field of eight – including three of the top horses in the country – will eye the starter Saturday in a stellar renewal of the $1-million, Grade I Pacific Classic.
"Daybreak at Del Mar:" A Morning to Remember
Brigitte BeckoPublished Friday, August 22nd, 2025 (2 months ago)
At Del Mar, dawn enthusiasts wave good morning to horses and riders trackside as Michelle Yu puts her knowledge of the sport out on full display every Saturday and Sunday, giving people an up-close look at morning activity at the track.
Mirco Demuro: Chasing A Lifelong Dream at Del Mar
Jim CharvatPublished Friday, August 15th, 2025 (2 months ago)
Mirco Demuro arrived in the U.S in time for opening day at Del Mar hoping to fulfill a lifelong dream of winning a Grade I race in America.
Mike Smith Has A Birthday Sunday; But, No, It's Not The One You Think It Is
Mac McBridePublished Friday, August 8th, 2025 (3 months ago)
The amazing Mr. Mike Smith has a birthday this Sunday. But hold on a minute and hear him out. He knows what you’re thinking, but he’s here now to let you know just what’s really real.
Seismic Beauty Wire-to-Wire in Grade I Hirsch at Del Mar
Del Mar PressPublished Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 (3 months ago)
Seismic Beauty went to the lead out of the gate, saved every inch of ground in a mile and one-sixteenth run on Del Mar’s main track and came away a length and a half winner in the Grade I Clement L. Hirsch Stakes on Saturday.