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.
"Art of Racing" and its Artists Come to Del Mar Saturday
Published Thursday, August 4th, 2022 (10 months ago)
“The Art of Racing,” a new twist on an old Del Mar theme, will come full blown this Saturday at the track around its large Plaza d’Mexico fountain starting at 12 noon and going forward...
Horse Racing's Future Begins with Del Mar's Intern Program: Meet the Class of 2022
Published Friday, July 29th, 2022 (10 months ago)
The Class of 2022 Del Mar Intern Crew: (L to R) R.J. Faltinsky, Chris Lee, Del Mar Intern Overseer Trish Stiles, Brigitte Becko, Del Mar CEO Joe Harper, Brooke Promes and Ben Atkinson. © Benoit...
Pair of Major Stakes Top First-Rate Card Saturday at Del Mar
Published Thursday, July 28th, 2022 (10 months ago)
American Theorem © Benoit Photo
Topped by a pair of deep and deeply competitive stakes races, Del Mar will present a sparkling 11-race program Saturday on Day 6 of its 83rd summer race meet. First...
Connie Swingle vs Seven Cal-Bred Fillies in Fleet Treat Thursday
Published Tuesday, July 26th, 2022 (10 months ago)Connie Swingle © Benoit Photo
The 37th edition of the Fleet Treat Stakes will top the bill Thursday as Del Mar swings back into action after a smashing opening weekend of racing. The seven-panel test...
Del Mar Off to Exceptional Start After First Week
Published Sunday, July 24th, 2022 (10 months ago)
The eagerly anticipated return of word-class Thoroughbred horse racing at Del Mar did not disappoint, as record wagering and capacity crowds highlighted opening week, which kicked off on Friday, July 22.
Racing fans from around...
Steffi Poce Wins 2022 Opening Day Hats Contest
Published Friday, July 22nd, 2022 (10 months ago)
Steffi Poce © Benoit Photo
The 28th annual Opening Day Hats Contest at Del Mar drew more than 160 contestants. Categories included Most Glamorous, Best Fascinator, Best Flowers, and Best Racing/All Others Theme. Contestants competed...
Balnikhov Takes Oceanside as Del Mar Begins; Record Opening-Day Handle is $23.56 Million
Published Friday, July 22nd, 2022 (10 months ago)
Balnikhov © Benoit Photo
Little Red Feather Racing, Madaket Stables or Old Bones Racing’s Balnikhov came from far back with a solid run through traffic and drew clear late to capture the 77th edition of...
14 At The Ready In Oceanside As Del Mar Is Off And Running
Published Wednesday, July 20th, 2022 (10 months ago)
Mackinnon © Benoit Photo
Del Mar will open its gates Friday for the first of 31 racing days that will comprise its 2022 summer racing season, the 83rd time the horses have come to the...
Del Mar Announces Its Opening Day Program Is Sold Out
Published Thursday, July 14th, 2022 (10 months ago)
All available tickets for Del Mar's celebrated opening day program on July 22 have been sold, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club announced today.
Celebrating Del Mar's opening day is a local tradition in the greater...
Breeders' Cup Challenge Series Features 82 Automatic Qualifying Races for 2022 World Championships
Published Tuesday, May 24th, 2022 (1 year ago)US Race Divisions Restructured into Regional Qualifying Competition of East, Midwest, and West to Promote Rivalries on the Road to the World Championships