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08/02/2024

From Claiming Star to Jockey Agent: Jack Carava's Lifelong Jouney in Horseracing

Most men in their 50s are starting to entertain thoughts of retirement. Dreaming of that day when they can walk away from their job and begin traveling the world and spending more time with the family. Very few are contemplating a career change. 

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07/28/2024

Traynor Scores Narrow Victory and $135,000 in the 21st Annual Del Mar Summer Challenge

Bob Traynor, from Oceanside, CA, bested 128 total entries in the two-day Challenge. He sealed the victory with a huge last-race win bet of nearly $10,000 to retake the lead and win by a nose at the wire. Frank Mustari of Des Plaines, IL finished a mere $5

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07/26/2024

Seven Young Interns Spend an Interesting Summer at Del Mar

Anyone who participated in an internship at the beginning of their careers can tell you without hesitation where it was and what they did. Internships tend to harbor fond memories of one’s early adult life. Eyes wide open, ready to soak in any and a

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07/20/2024

Del Mar Opening Day Hats Contest

The 30th annual Opening Day Hats Contest at Del Mar drew more than 150 contestants. Categories included Most Glamorous, Best Fascinator, Best Flowers, and Best Racing/All Others Theme. Contestants competed for more than $4,000 in total cash and prizes, di

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07/18/2024

Keeneland Announces Inaugural Championship Sale in Del Mar Paddock on Wednesday of Breeders' Cup Wee

Keeneland Championship Sale to be included in Breeders’ Cup Official Event Calendar; offers rare opportunity to acquire high-value racehorses and breeding stock

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07/18/2024

Two Stakes Highlight Del Mar' 85th Opening Day on Saturday

They’re off and running for the 85th time this Saturday at Del Mar, the iconic racetrack that sits alongside the blue Pacific just north of San Diego. In all there will be 11 races on the season’s first program, headed by a pair of stakes that

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07/15/2024

Full Package of Wagers Available as Del Mar Starts Season #85

A full array of betting options will be accessible to Del Mar fans as the seaside oval is off and running on its 85th summer season starting this Saturday, July 20.  

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06/13/2024

Oak Tree To Team With Del Mar For A Special Day Of Racing On Saturday, August 3

The Oak Tree Racing Association and the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club will partner this summer for a special day of sport that will provide extra value to horsemen and firm up the link between two of the iconic brands of West Coast Thoroughbred racing.

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06/10/2024

'Trevor' Will Be Back In The Saddle For His 40th Del Mar Season

Trevor Denman, the iconic race caller who has been identified with Del Mar and all its surf and turf since 1984, will once again step to the mic high above the grandstand at the seaside oval this summer for his 40th season at the shore.

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04/25/2024

$1-Million Pacific Classic Tops 31-Day / 39 Stakes Program for Summer 2024 at Del Mar

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 Pacific Classic slated

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