HORSE RACING NEWS
08/19/2023
Del Mar Cancels Sunday Race Card Due to Inclement Weather
Bowing to Mother Nature and putting safety first on its list, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club has announced a cancelation of its planned Sunday racing card.
08/18/2023
Fernando Toro: A Journey from Chile to Racing's Hall of Fame
Fernando Toro on the stakes filly Lucky Spell in the paddock at Del Mar in 1973.
08/12/2023
Trevor Denman Named 2023 Winner of Coveted Pincay Award
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. Award. He’ll be honored in that role at the shore track on Saturday, August 19.
08/11/2023
Fanduel's Pony Chasers Capturing Thoroughbreds From High in the Sky this Summer at Del Mar
With the rise of the new tech era, Del Mar is keeping up to date with innovative technology. Starting just two summers ago, Colin Thomas of Pony Chasers was asked to create the first drone program at the Del Mar racetrack. This led several other tracks ar
08/10/2023
Fernando Toro to be Presented Hall of Fame Plaque and Jacket at Del Mar on August 19
Fernando Toro on Lucky Spell ahead of the 1973 Del Mar Debutante © Bill Mochon Photography
08/08/2023
Del Mar Adjusts First Post This Friday to 3:30 P.M.
Del Mar has announced a change of its first post from 4 p.m. to 3:30 for this Friday, August 11.
08/04/2023
Arrogate, Songbird, 'Chrome': From Del Mar to the Hall of Fame
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 the late 20th century when top horses like Precisionist, Best Pal and Wickerr ruled the track.
07/28/2023
Del Mar to Salute All Jockeys Saturday; Raise Funds for PDJF
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).
07/28/2023
Four New Interns Call Del Mar Home for Summer of 2023
It’s that time of year again. Del Mar is open for another summer of exciting Thoroughbred action, the 2-year-olds are about to strut their stuff on the racetrack and the track has assembled another group of aspiring college students who may one day
07/27/2023
"Pick Six Weekend" Offers Mandatory Payout on Sunday's Card
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 pla