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.
Del Mar Opening Day Hats Contest
Published Wednesday, July 19th, 2017 (6 years ago)
From left to right: Aubrey Fohl, Christine Best, Lauren Donahue, Andria Elam, Lauren Jenkins, Virginia Foster, Carlene McKnight, Mollie Cameron, Belinda Berry, Christina Stutz
The 23rd annual Opening Day Hats Contest at Del Mar, presented...
Full Field in Oceanside Stakes Features Opening Day of Del Mar's 78th Season
Published Monday, July 17th, 2017 (6 years ago)
Bowie's Hero © Benoit Photo
The always highly-anticipated summer season of quality Thoroughbred racing at Del Mar kicks off Wednesday with a full field of 14 three-year-olds scheduled to compete in the $100,000 added Oceanside...
Del Mar - Uber Team up to Give Fans a First-Rate Ride to Track
Published Saturday, July 15th, 2017 (6 years ago)
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and Uber today announced a partnership that will give racing fans better access to convenient rides to and from the shore oval this summer. The primary change installed for the 2017...
New Infield LED Board to Enhance Video Viewing at Del Mar
Published Friday, July 14th, 2017 (6 years ago)
Racing fans will have a brand new crisp and clear way to see their horses in action this summer at Del Mar following the installation of a 21-foot high, 35-foot wide LED video board in...
Del Mar "Discounts" Available Once Again for 2017 Meet
Published Tuesday, July 11th, 2017 (6 years ago)
Del Mar offered a series of discounts, notably for food and beverage, during its 2016 meeting and they proved to be the one thing that racetrack folks like best of all – a winner.
So...
Del Mar's Wide-Ranging Bet Menu Includes Special Pick Six Wager
Published Friday, June 23rd, 2017 (6 years ago)
Del Mar’s wagering menu comes with its usual full-range of betting options for 2017 and again is expected to attract some of the highest pools in racing. But additionally this year the track will include...
Del Mar to Host Chargers Salute to San Diego Fans on Saturday, July 22
Published Wednesday, June 21st, 2017 (6 years ago)
“Chargers Day at Del Mar,” a celebration of the team’s rich history in San Diego keyed around the team’s former players paying tribute to their faithful fans, will be held Saturday, July 22 at the...
Superstar Arrogate Scheduled to Return in TVG San Diego 'Cap July 22
Published Monday, June 5th, 2017 (6 years ago)"The TVG San Diego likely is our next stop if all goes well,” said Arrogate’s trainer, Hall of Famer Bob Baffert. “We’ll take him to Del Mar for the summer and if he gets back in action in the TVG San Diego, that could be a good prep for the Pacific Classic and then possibly the Breeders’ Cup Classic.”
2017 Breeders' Cup World Championships Race Distances Announced
Published Wednesday, May 31st, 2017 (6 years ago)
© Breeders’ Cup/Eclipesportswire
The Breeders’ Cup today announced the official distances of the 13 races comprising the 2017 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, which will be held, for the first time, at the Del Mar racetrack...
See and Be Scene at Del Mar's Summer Racing Season
Published Tuesday, May 30th, 2017 (6 years ago)Top-tier concerts, Thoroughbreds and craft-food and beer festivals are in store during an entertainment-packed summer.