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 to Host Chargers Salute to San Diego Fans on Saturday, July 22

“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

"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

© 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

Top-tier concerts, Thoroughbreds and craft-food and beer festivals are in store during an entertainment-packed summer.

Del Mar to Host Five Breeders' Cup Challenge Races During Summer Meeting

2017 Breeders' Cup Challenge features winners of 81 races in 13 countries earning automatic berths, travel and entry fees paid into World Championships.

Breeders' Cup and NBC Sports Group Announce 2017 Breeders' Cup Challenge Television Schedule

The TVG Pacific Classic at Del Mar to be showcased August 19th.

"Ship and Win" Program Even More Lucrative in 2017 at Del Mar

Del Mar’s simple, yet highly effective, “Ship and Win” program will be back with a notable increase providing even more encouragement to – literally – ship and win.

Del Mar Modifies Its Main Track Under Direction of Moore

Del Mar has begun a process designed to modify its main track with an end result of having it replicate the banking and grading of its sister track to the north, Santa Anita Park. Crews began their work on the track on Wednesday, March 29.

41 Stakes Worth $7.3 Million on Del Mar's 2017 Summer Schedule

The summer of 2017 will see Del Mar offer 41 stakes races worth $7.3 million for its horsemen during a 36-day season that will be the 78th for the iconic track founded in 1937 by...

Breeders' Cup Opens Ticket Sales to the General Public for 2017 World Championships

Following Successful Pre-Sale, Remaining Tickets Expected to Sell Out Quickly and Fans Encouraged to Purchase Tickets Right Away The Breeders’ Cup today announced that tickets to the 2017 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar...