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.
Reddam Racing has Most Wins, Most Money at 2023 Summer Meet
Published Sunday, September 10th, 2023 (7 months ago)
J. Paul (right) and Zillah Reddam © Benoit Photo
Reddam Racing, the nom du course for owner J. Paul Reddam, came away a double winner in the standings when racing came to a close at...
Hernandez, D'Amato Repeat as Jockey and Trainer Leaders
Published Sunday, September 10th, 2023 (7 months ago)
Juan Hernandez © Benoit Photo
There’s an old saying ‘The more things change, the more they stay the same.’ It was never more evident than during the 2023 summer meet at Del Mar in both...
Arabian Knight Named Horse of the Meet Off Pacific Classic Win
Published Sunday, September 10th, 2023 (7 months ago)
Arabian Knight © Benoit Photo
Pacific Classic winner Arabian Knight has been named the Horse of the Meet for the 2023 summer season at Del Mar. Gold Phoenix was second in the voting followed by...
The Winner's Circle: A Del Mar Celebration and the Woman Behind It
Published Thursday, September 7th, 2023 (7 months ago)By Jim Charvat
Connie Broge © Benoit Photo
Disneyland lays claim to being the “Happiest Place on Earth” but anyone who has spent time in the winner’s circle at Del Mar knows that Mickey and...
Arabian Knight Holds Off "Rocket" Saturday in FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic
Published Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 (7 months ago)
Arabian Knight © Benoit Photo
Two of the top 3-year-old colts in America hooked up in the stretch in the $1-million FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic at Del Mar Saturday and Zedan Racing Stables’ Arabian Knight...
Flightline: One Year Later
Published Friday, September 1st, 2023 (7 months ago)
Flightline © Benoit Photo
By Jim Charvat
These days Flightline lives in quiet surroundings at Lane’s End Farm in Versailles, Kentucky, away from all of the hustle and bustle of the racetrack, enjoying retirement like...
11 in Rich FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic Saturday on Five-Stakes Del Mar Program
Published Thursday, August 31st, 2023 (7 months ago)
Geaux Rocket Ride © Benoti Photo
Eleven runners will go to the post Saturday in Del Mar’s showcase offering – the $1-Million FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic – highlighting a stellar 11-race card that offers five...
Breeders' Cup Unveils Logo for 2024 World Championships
Published Wednesday, August 30th, 2023 (7 months ago)41st Running Takes Place Nov. 1-2, 2024, at Majestic Del Mar racetrack in Del Mar, California.
11 - Including Three 3s - Enter $1-Million FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic Saturday
Published Tuesday, August 29th, 2023 (7 months ago)
The 33rd edition of the FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic drew 11 runners Tuesday for Saturday’s headliner and – for the first time – the mile and a quarter for 3-year-olds and up attracted three 3-year-olds,...
Life After Racing - Different Paths for Different Horses
Published Saturday, August 26th, 2023 (7 months ago)By Brigitte Becko
Smokin Blackjack © David Woods
Thoroughbreds are considered the fastest horses on earth, even holding a Guinness World Record for the fastest horse in the world. Winning Brew was clocked at 43.97...