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.
$1-Million Pacific Classic Tops 31-Day / 39 Stakes Program for Summer 2024 at Del Mar
Published Thursday, April 25th, 2024 (8 hours ago)
In conjunction with its partners from the Thoroughbred Owners of California, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club has scheduled a 31-day/39 stakes program topped by its premier offering – the 34th running of the $1-million FanDuel Racing...
Tickets On Sale for 2024 Breeders' Cup World Championships
Published Monday, April 22nd, 2024 (3 days ago)Thoroughbred Racing’s Spectacular Two-Day Showcase Set for Nov. 1-2 at Del Mar
Breeders' Cup Challenge Series Features 82 Automatic Qualifying Races for 2024 World Championships
Published Monday, April 15th, 2024 (1 week ago)Del Mar to Host Six Series Races
Del Mar Racetrack Gears Up for Thrilling 85th Summer Racing Season
Published Monday, April 15th, 2024 (1 week ago)The nation’s premier seaside horse racing venue kicks off its summer racing season on Saturday, July 20.
Martin Wygod, Highly Successful Businessman, Breeder, Owner, DMTC Board Member Passes at 84
Published Friday, April 12th, 2024 (1 week ago)Martin J. Wygod
Martin J. Wygod, an exceptional businessman whose love of horses led him to a second successful career as an award-winning owner and breeder, died peacefully in his sleep Thursday night at Scripps...
Breeders' Cup Releases 2024 Dirt Dozen Schedule
Published Monday, April 8th, 2024 (2 weeks ago)Incentive Program for Breeders’ Cup World Championships Enters Third Year
Seating Options and Pricing Unveiled for 2024 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar
Published Tuesday, March 26th, 2024 (4 weeks ago)Breeders’ Cup and Del Mar to Invest $5 Million and Cap Attendance at 37,500 to Enhance On-Site Experience; Michelin-Starred Chef Curtis Stone Will Return to Curate Premium Dining Offerings at Thoroughbred Racing’s Two-Day Showcase
2024 Breeders' Cup World Championships Tickets On Sale April 22
Published Thursday, February 15th, 2024 (2 months ago)Two-Day Thoroughbred Racing Showcase Returns Nov. 1-2 to Del Mar
Stellar Autumn Turf Festival Highlights Close of Del Mar Meet; Track Continues Industry-Leading Safety Protocols
Published Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 (4 months ago)
Del Mar concluded its 10th Bing Crosby fall race meet, Sunday with the Autumn Turf Festival – eight graded stakes over seven racing days – highlighting the four-week meet of highly competitive and fully safe...
Hernandez, D'Amato, Klaravich and Reddam Secure Fall Meet Titles at Del Mar
Published Sunday, December 3rd, 2023 (4 months ago)
Phil D'Amato (left) and Juan Hernandez © Benoit Photo
Juan Hernandez rode 11 winners over the Thanksgiving weekend vaulting him past defending champion Flavien Prat into a lead in Del Mar jockey standings he would...