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.

POPULAR “PONY EXPRESS” DEAL WITH N.C. TRANSIT RENEWED

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...

“RACE READY” HORSES UP FOR BIDS AGAIN AT DEL MAR, SUNDAY JULY 20

For the third straight season, Del Mar will present a “race ready” racehorse sale in its paddock following the day’s races on the first Sunday of its upcoming season, July 20. The auction, which provides...

OFFICIALS ARE NAMED FOR 2014 RACE MEETING AT DEL MAR

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club will conduct its 75th summer racing season starting Thursday, July 17 led by a veteran team of racing officials, and including a well-regarded newcomer. At the helm, once again, will be...

TASTY TREATS, GRILL FEST AND GOURMET FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL, SET TO RETURN IN 2014

GRILL FEST BACK IN 2014 AT DEL MAR AFTER TASTY DEBUT LAST SUMMER Bar-b-q and racing, a parlay that proved a natural winner in its debut at Del Mar last summer, is back on the...

DEL MAR’S 2014 OPENING DAY HATS CONTEST MARKS ITS 20th ANNIVERSARY IN GRANDIOSE FASHION

Del Mar, Calif.—Opening Day at Del Mar, Thursday, July 17, marks the 20th anniversary of its long-standing tradition, The Opening Day Hats Contest. This year’s Hats Contest is expected to bring even more ornate, whimsical...

DEL MAR TO GO HIGH DEFINITION WITH ITS TV SIGNAL IN 2014

Del Mar will broadcast its signal in high definition this summer, joining a select number of tracks across the country that provide fans a crystal-clear look at their racing product. The change will mean that...

Del Mar to Host Breeders' Cup in 2017

Jim Gluckson, Breeders' Cup, jim@breederscup.com, 212.230.9512Alison Antieri, Nike Communications, aantieri@nikecomm.com, 646.654.3426Mac McBride, DMTC, mac@dmtc.com, 858.792.4269 BREEDERS' CUP ANNOUNCES DEL MAR AS THE HOST OF THE 2017 BREEDERS' CUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Announcement marks the debut of...

Del Mar to Host Breeders' Cup in 2017

The Breeders’ Cup, one of Thoroughbred racing’s most prestigious international events, has today announced Del Mar, near San Diego, Calif., as the host site of the 2017 Breeders’ Cup World Championships. This is the first...

Del Mar Preparing for Dual Racing Seasons in 2014

With all approvals ensured and long-range projections starting to come into clear focus, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club has begun to move forward toward a two-meet racing season in 2014 – the initial session being its...

DEL MAR PREPARING FOR DUAL RACING SEASONS IN 2014

With all approvals ensured and long-range projections starting to come into clear focus, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club has begun to move forward toward a two-meet racing season in 2014 – the initial session being its...