Del Mar News & Announcements
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The 'Cajun Connection' at Del Mar Has Tales to Tell
Published Friday, August 11th, 2017 (6 years ago)
Del Mar’s Cajun connection: (L-to-R) Kent Desormeaux, Joe Talamo, Jamie Theriot © Benoit Photo
By Mac McBride
Cajun: An ethnic group mainly living in southwest Louisiana consisting of the descendants of Acadian exiles (French-speakers from...
Single Ticket Hits Del Mar Pick Six for $190,433 Thursday
Published Thursday, August 10th, 2017 (6 years ago)
A very cagey – or very lucky – or likely both – bettor hit Del Mar’s Pick Six Thursday for a husky payoff of $190,433 as a solo ticket winner, thus cashing in the “Jackpot”...
Arrogate Drills Seven Furlongs in 1:25.20 Tuesday at Del Mar
Published Tuesday, August 8th, 2017 (6 years ago)
Arrogate © Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
Working on his own with jockey Martin Garcia in the tack, superstar Arrogate clipped off a solid seven-furlong drill in 1:25.20 Tuesday at Del Mar as trainer Bob Baffert...
Cambodia Triumphs in Yellow Ribbon Handicap
Published Saturday, August 5th, 2017 (6 years ago)
Cambodia © Benoit Photo
Winter Quarter Farm’s Cambodia, an invader from the East Coast, rallied in the stretch under jockey Drayden Van Dyke to score a narrow victory in the Grade II $200,000 Yellow Ribbon...
Mike Smith named 2017 Laffit Pincay, Jr. Award Recipient; Rider to be Feted at Winners Foundation Event August 19
Published Saturday, August 5th, 2017 (6 years ago)
Mike Smith © Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
Mike Smith, the Hall of Fame rider who has handled scores of top horses and won hundreds of major races over a 36-year career that has gone from...
Roman Keeps Impressive Career Start Rolling at Del Mar
Published Friday, August 4th, 2017 (6 years ago)
Evin Roman © Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
By Hank Wesch
There are a few requirements for acceptance to the Escuela La Vocacional Hipica jockey school in Puerto Rico.
Be over 16 years of age. Graduate...
Solo Pick Six Winner Collects $603,613 at Del Mar Wednesday
Published Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017 (6 years ago)
A Pick Six bettor cashed in for $603,613 at Del Mar Wednesday as the lone correct ticket holder in the exotic bet that requires picking the last six winners on the day’s race card.
The...
Arrogate Drills at Del Mar
Published Tuesday, August 1st, 2017 (6 years ago)
Arrogate © Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
North America's richest horse, Arrogate, goes through a half-mile drill Tuesday morning at Del Mar in :47.20 with Martin Garcia up. The husky gray, who was turning in his...
McCubbins wins $185,000 in the July 29 & 30 Del Mar Handicapping Challenge
Published Sunday, July 30th, 2017 (6 years ago)
From left to right: Steve Hartshorn, Garett Skiba, Contest Director Chris Bahr, Faron McCubbins, Ed Robinson
Faron McCubbins of Mt. Washington, KY, turned his $5,000 starting bankroll into $64,535 to coast home in the $300,000...
Del Mar's Strong Beginning Continues Through Week Two
Published Sunday, July 30th, 2017 (6 years ago)
Starting Gate © Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
Del Mar’s 78th summer season continued its positive trend as Week 2 results provided strong gains in all wagering segments. The seaside track also produced another set of...