By Jim Charvat The Chosen Vron © Benoit Photo THE CHOSEN VRON WHEELED BACK IN CARY GRANT SATURDAY Of the 150 horses that ran in the Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita two weeks ago, many...

The Chosen Vron © Benoit Photo Del Mar will conduct a stakes doubleheader Saturday featuring a pair of $100,000 offerings – one for older Cal-bred sprinters and the other for 2-year-old fillies. The “older” race...

Chancery Way © Benoit Photo Smolich or Smolich’s Chancery Way proved too quick for six rivals Sunday at Del Mar in the 28th edition of the Betty Grable Stakes scooting to a three and three-quarter...

By Jim Charvat Larry Collmus © Benoit Photo LARRY COLLMUS: BACK IN THE BOOTH FOR ANOTHER FALL MEET Time flies when you’re having fun and Larry Collmus is definitely enjoying himself at Del Mar. With...

Dolce Zel (FR) © Benoit Photo The 4-year-old filly Dolce Zel, making her first start in more than 11 months, overcame a gate incident just prior to the break and went on to tally by...

By Jim Charvat Phil D'Amato © Benoit Photo PHIL D’AMATO EYES A FIFTH STRAIGHT TRAINERS TITLE AT DEL MAR Trainer Phil D’Amato has won the last four training titles at Del Mar, beginning with the...

Dandy Man Shines © Benoit Photo Red Baron’s Barn and Rancho Temescal’s Dandy Man Shines bided his time until the final three eighths of a mile, then sped past his five rivals and drew well...

Chancery Way © Benoit Photo Del Mar continues the opening weekend of its 10th fall racing season Sunday with the highlight event being the 28th edition of the $100,000 Betty Grable Stakes, a seven-panel spin...

By Jim Charvat IT’S OPENING DAY AT DEL MAR FOR THE 10TH BING CROSBY SEASON Back in 2013 the Hollywood Park Land Company shut down Hollywood Park, selling the land to LA Rams owner Stan...

By Jim Charvat BREEDERS’ CUP TO RETURN TO DEL MAR IN 2025 In the words of the immortal Ernie Banks. “Let’s play two.” Breeders’ Cup has announced its site for 2025 and it’s the same...