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08/15/2024

Trainer Richard Mandella Named 2024 Winner of Pincay Award

Trainer Richard Mandella, a member of racing’s Hall of Fame since 2001, has been named the 20th recipient of the Laffit Pincay, Jr. Award. He’ll be honored in that role at Del Mar on Saturday, August 31, FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic Day.

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08/14/2024

First Post Shifts to 3 P.M. at Del Mar this Friday

This Friday’s first post will shift from 4 p.m. to 3 p.m. and remain at that time on Fridays for the balance of the meet, which concludes on Sunday, September 8.

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08/09/2024

Better, Fitter, Faster and Stronger: Mike Smith at 59

This Saturday, August 10, Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith will celebrate his birthday. Like most 59-year-olds, he’ll probably go to work and then afterward celebrate with a few family and friends, maybe get a phone call or text from a close acquainta

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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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