HORSE RACING NEWS
08/30/2023
Breeders' Cup Unveils Logo for 2024 World Championships
41st Running Takes Place Nov. 1-2, 2024, at Majestic Del Mar racetrack in Del Mar, California.
08/29/2023
11 - Including Three 3s - Enter $1-Million FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic Saturday
The 33rd edition of the FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic drew 11 runners Tuesday for Saturday’s headliner and – for the first time – the mile and a quarter for 3-year-olds and up attracted three 3-year-olds, any of whom could have a big sa
08/26/2023
Life After Racing - Different Paths for Different Horses
Smokin Blackjack © David Woods
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.