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 Rings up Positive Numbers as Meet Breaks from the Gate
Published Sunday, July 20th, 2014 (9 years ago)Del Mar began its 75th summer season on a Thursday this year, but just as it has for the better part of two decades, the shore track broke running with “up” numbers proving boss despite...
Outlook is Bright for Del Mar Intern Nine.
Published Friday, July 18th, 2014 (9 years ago)By Hank Wesch
If they wanted to form a baseball team, and call themselves The Del Mar Interns, every position would be filled.
Still, the nine young people, aged 17 to 23, who have signed...
Enterprising Rallies to Win Oceanside Stakes
Published Thursday, July 17th, 2014 (9 years ago)
MIKE SMITH (Enterprising, winner) – “I’m not sure how he was affected by those gate issues (when two different horses broke through the gate prior to the start). It’s unsettling for everyone in the race....
The 20th Anniversary Opening Day Hats Contest
Published Thursday, July 17th, 2014 (9 years ago)Del Mar’s Thursday opening featured the 20th anniversary edition of the now-famous Opening Day Hats Contest. A picture perfect day attracted 332 entrees to the contest which featured a Grand Prize of a Five-Star Getaway...
CANADA'S TOP TRAINER CASSE BRINGING LARGE STRING TO DEL MAR
Published Wednesday, July 16th, 2014 (9 years ago)By Gene Williams
Del Mar will take on a bit of an international flavor this summer when Mark Casse sends a number of normally Canada-based horses to the seashore.
The six-time Sovereign Award winner as...
NEW “RESPONSIVE” DEL MAR WEBSITE MOBILE USERS DELIGHT
Published Wednesday, July 16th, 2014 (9 years ago) Del Mar’s award-winning website has just undergone a complete makeover and the “responsive” version of the popular racing destination is expected to prove especially friendly to users on the go with their mobile devices.
The...
DEL MAR RIDES WITH THE TIMES FOR 75th RACING SEASON
Published Monday, July 14th, 2014 (9 years ago) Times and people change, but things of quality endure. And in a year of change on the Southern California racing circuit, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club aims to continue its well-established reputation for sun, fun...
DEL MAR HOSTING TWO BEER FESTIVALS DURING SUMMER MEET
Published Monday, July 14th, 2014 (9 years ago) A double dose of beer festival will be on tap for racing fans this summer as Del Mar rolls out the barrels and brings on the pour twice during its season, first on Saturday, July...
DEL MAR BET MENU INCLUDES “GUARANTEES,” “BONUSES,” “REDUCTIONS”
Published Saturday, July 12th, 2014 (9 years ago)Del Mar will present its full range of betting options again this season when the seaside track kicks off its 75th summer of racing this Thursday (July 17).
The 36-day meeting will see 14 different...
POPULAR “PONY EXPRESS” DEAL WITH N.C. TRANSIT RENEWED
Published Friday, July 11th, 2014 (9 years ago) For the third summer in a row, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and North County Transit District have teamed up to provide racing fans an easy and economical way to enjoy a day at the races...