Trevor Denman © Benoit Photo Race caller Trevor Denman, who came to Del Mar in 1984 and has been the track’s voice ever since, has been named the 19th recipient of the Laffit Pincay, Jr....

By Brigitte Becko Colin Thomas (left) and Andrew Garrett © Benoit Photo With the rise of the new tech era, Del Mar is keeping up to date with innovative technology. Starting just two summers ago,...

Fernando Toro on Lucky Spell ahead of the 1973 Del Mar Debutante © Bill Mochon Photography Fernando Toro, who was officially inducted into the National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame on Aug. 4, will...

Del Mar has announced a change of its first post from 4 p.m. to 3:30 for this Friday, August 11. The adjustment has been put in place with consultation from the Southern California jockey colony...

California Chrome © Benoit Photo Del Mar has seen its share of great horses parade through its grounds over the years. From the early days when the likes of Seabiscuit and Native Diver raced to...

Saturday is Permanently Disabled Jockey Fund (PDJF) Day across America, as well as National Disability Independence Day, which marks the 33rd anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Del Mar is...

By Jim Charvat Del Mar Thoroughbred Club CEO Joe Harper joins the 2023 Del Mar intern group in the paddock at the racetrack. From left they are: Noah Kirste, Jadyn Crowe, Laurel White, and Luke...

Del Mar will feature a “Pick Six Weekend” this Saturday and Sunday with a $1-million single ticket guarantee on Saturday’s 11-race program and a “mandatory” payout in place for Sunday’s planned 11-race card. Both afternoons...

Uniting the Racing Community in Support of Retiring Racehorses

Bill Strauss and Bret Jones Del Mar Thoroughbred Club has added two new members to its Board of Directors, it has been announced. They are Bill Strauss, a business executive and horse owner who calls...