Odds & ends of Opening Day
It started for me on Wednesday officially, as the season countdown had been going on for months on our radio show....
horse racing
Horses, hats and the highlife: Del Mar sets record Opening Day handle
DEL MAR — The highly anticipated 83rd racing season at the seaside oval in Del Mar kicked off impressively on Friday with a sold-out Opening...
Why the Triple Crown is hurting horse racing
Trainers should invest in longevity, not the quick gain from a racing series that is physically demanding on the horses....
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...
Horse racing in Del Mar reflects statewide industry’s uncertain future
DEL MAR — Del Mar Racetrack has seen plenty of ups and downs in the last few years, a reflection of the horse racing industry...
San Diego Dems push to remove horse racing from state constitution
DEL MAR — Horse racing proceeds have long been a major contributor to the state’s 22nd District Agricultural Association, which oversees the Del Mar Fairgrounds....
Del Mar readies for Breeders’ Cup spotlight
DEL MAR — The Del Mar City Council and Del Mar Village Association have begun discussing plans for hosting the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, one...
Inside Information: Del Mar Racing wraps up its Summer of Love
Horse racing season is always a blur, suddenly appearing but fading like a mirage as soon as you try to grasp it. And this year’s...
Record betting as fans return to Del Mar Racetrack
DEL MAR — Del Mar Racetrack set an Opening Day record last weekend with over $20 million in bets made as fans made their joyous...
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club plans for 100% capacity at summer races
DEL MAR — Del Mar Thoroughbred Club announced plans today to open its 2021 summer race meet with 100% capacity for fans in its seating...
