DEL MAR, Calif. (CNS) - Del Mar's 85th summer meet began with a sold-out Opening Day, marking the first time since the 1950s that the racing season will start on a Saturday rather than a weekday.

All told, Del Mar will present approximately 300 races with overnight purses, which are projected to be $15.7 million. That represents a blended increase of 8% over 2024's purses.

Del Mar racing secretary David Jerkens, the grandson of famed trainer Allen Jerkens, had reason to sit back and cherish the track’s record opening weekend. The seaside oval took in an average ...

Del Mar's 85th summer meet begins Saturday with a sold out Opening Day, marking the first time since the 1950s that the racing season will begin on a weekend rather than a weekday.

Tickets for Del Mar Thoroughbred Club's Opening Day and the summer racing season go on sale at 10 a.m. May 16. Tickets are expected to sell out.

The Del Mar racing department, headed by Tom Robbins and David Jerkens, again put on a show to remember. If you’re a racing fan, Del Mar was the place to be this summer.

Del Mar will host the 2024 Breeders' Cup, the $31 million global championship event in Thoroughbred horse racing, the racing community announced Thursday. We're now home to seven San Diego ...

The Del Mar racing department, headed by Tom Robbins and David Jerkens, again put on a show to remember. If you’re a racing fan, Del Mar was the place to be this summer.

Last summer, after Del Mar had enjoyed its best meet of my lifetime, I wrote that track management deserved a letter grade better than A-plus. The 31-day meet was highlighted by safe racing and ...