Two horses euthanized after injuries at Del Mar Racetrack
DEL MAR — Two horses were euthanized after suffering musculoskeletal issues at the Del Mar Racetrack during the second weekend of the 2026 summer meet....
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Joe Harper retiring as Del Mar Racetrack CEO after nearly 50 years
DEL MAR — After nearly five decades in the proverbial saddle, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club CEO Joe Harper will be retiring as the racetrack enters...
Del Mar opens 87th season with racing, fashion and fanfare
DEL MAR — Over 21,000 people packed the Del Mar racetrack on Friday for Opening Day of the 87th summer racing season, celebrating the Year...
Del Mar opens 87th summer racing season this weekend
DEL MAR — Del Mar’s seaside oval is gearing up for its 87th summer racing season, kicking off with an exciting Opening Day on Friday...
Racing chaplain brings faith, compassion to Del Mar’s backstretch
DEL MAR — As thousands of fans packed the Del Mar Racetrack for the Breeders’ Cup this past weekend, gathering beneath purple banners and fresh...
Breeders’ Cup brings in $180M handle at Del Mar
DEL MAR — The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club hosted over 65,000 attendees for the 42nd annual Breeders’ Cup this past weekend, with the total handle...
Off to the races: Del Mar opens 86th summer season
DEL MAR — Del Mar opened its 86th summer season at the seaside oval on Friday, with a sunny opening day featuring 10 races and...
Del Mar summer meet opens with traditional Friday start
DEL MAR — Del Mar’s 86th summer meet begins today with a return to its traditional Friday start and the $100,000 Oceanside Stakes as the...
After 40 years, Del Mar’s legendary race caller Trevor Denman retires
DEL MAR — Longtime race caller Trevor Denman has announced his retirement after 40 years as the voice of the Del Mar Racetrack. Denman, 72,...
Sierra Leone wins Breeders’ Cup; Del Mar handle tops $179M
DEL MAR — Thoroughbreds and jockeys from five different continents came to Del Mar this weekend for the 41st Breeders’ Cup World Championship, the world’s...
Del Mar to host 2025 Breeders’ Cup
The announcement gives the track, also the 2024 host, back-to-back editions of horse racing's world championships....
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club expects record-breaking racing season
DEL MAR — The upcoming Del Mar horse racing season is gearing up to be one of the most lucrative racing seasons ever, with record...
Fairgrounds reports financial growth amid bid-rigging controversy
DEL MAR – The 22nd District Agricultural Association presented a report during a Feb. 8 board meeting outlining the current financial standing of the Del...