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.
Wide Range of Options Available Again On 2016 Del Mar Bet Menu
Published Thursday, June 30th, 2016 (7 years ago)
With one small change included, the 2016 Del Mar betting menu will mirror previous seasons’ full range of wagering opportunities when the seaside track begins its 77th season on Friday, July 15.
The 39-day meeting...
Discounts Abound on the Del Mar Menu This Summer
Published Thursday, June 16th, 2016 (7 years ago)
For more than 75 years, fans have told the folks running Del Mar that the unique sporting and entertainment mix that is at the heart of the iconic racing headquarters is a winner. It’s all...
Del Mar, Stronach Group Offer $1-Million 'California' Bonus
Published Thursday, April 28th, 2016 (7 years ago)
Del Mar and The Stronach Group have announced an offer of a $1-million bonus to a horse who sweeps this year’s TVG Pacific Classic, the Xpressbet Awesome Again Stakes and the Breeders’ Cup Classic.
The...
Del Mar To Host Five Breeders' Cup Challenge Races
Published Tuesday, April 19th, 2016 (8 years ago)Winners of 77 races earn automatic berths, travel and entry fees paid into World Championships.
43 Stakes Worth $7.55 Million Set For Del Mar Summer Season
Published Wednesday, March 30th, 2016 (8 years ago)
Del Mar will present 43 stakes events during its 39-day season worth a total of $7.55 million, highlighted by the seaside course’s ‘piece de resistance’ – the $1-million TVG Pacific Classic, scheduled for Saturday, August...
Ernie Myers, Radio/Racing Veteran, Dies at 86
Published Tuesday, March 8th, 2016 (8 years ago)
Ernie Myers at Del Mar, 1989
Ernie Myers, a San Diego media star whose two great passions in life were radio and horse racing, died Tuesday morning of the effects of Parkinson’s disease at his...
Trackman Tedesco Switches to Role of Consultant at Del Mar
Published Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 (8 years ago)
Richard Tedesco © Benoit Photo
Rich Tedesco, one of the nation’s top track maintenance men with an extensive job history stretching back more than 50 years, has stepped down from his day-to-day role as Del...
Del Mar Closes out Second "Bing Crosby Season" In Fine Style
Published Sunday, November 29th, 2015 (8 years ago)
Del Mar Starting Gate © Zoe Metz Photography
Del Mar raced to a handy conclusion to its 20-day fall race meet – its second “Bing Crosby Season”-- Sunday afternoon, buoyed by a high-class racing product,...
Trainer Chad Brown Has Numbers for First Del Mar Invasion
Published Friday, November 27th, 2015 (8 years ago)By Hank Wesch
Chad Brown, © Benoit Photo
In what already has been a banner year for him, trainer Chad Brown is boldly going where he’s never gone before – to Del Mar.
Not physically....
Thanksgiving Day Dining Again Available in Del Mar's Turf Club
Published Saturday, November 21st, 2015 (8 years ago)
Thanksgiving Day dining in the exclusive Turf Club at Del Mar has returned this year. Last year’s reaction to its initial presentation was very positive leading to a return of the special holiday arrangement this...