Del Mar

Breeders Cup Kicks Off With Controversy

November 06, 2021

The first day of the 2021 Breeders Cup on Friday (Nov. 5) at Del Mar ended in controversial fashion after a delayed start to the $1 million Juvenile Turf prompted the scratch of the betting favourite,...

Fielding Looking For A $1M Win Friday

November 02, 2017

Fresh off of having watched Manchego complete her perfect 12-for-12 juvenile campaign with a victory in the Breeders Crown, co-owner John Fielding of Toronto, Ont. is now focusing his sights on a $1 m...

California Board Meeting Summary

The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) conducted its regular meeting Thursday, May 25, at Santa Anita Park. Chairman Chuck Winner presided. First Vice Chair George Krikorian, Second Vice Chair Madel...

Another Iconic Racecaller Retiring

December 07, 2015

The horse racing industry has seen a couple of the best race callers in the industry call it a career over the past few years. Tom Durkin stepped away from the microphone in 2014 and Dan Loiselle did ...

Former NFLer Nails $100K Pick 6

August 12, 2013

Former National Football League tight-end and coach Mike Tice experienced the 'excitement of his life' this past Thursday (August 8) when he realized he had assembled the only winning ticket on a Pick...

CHRB Passes Exchange Wagering Rules

November 16, 2012

During its meeting Thursday, November 16 at Hollywood Park, the California Horse Racing Board passed a set of rules pertaining to the legalization of exchange wagering in the state.

Nearly Bitten, But Not Beaten

August 12, 2012

Evoking memories of the famous 1997 Tyson-Holyfield boxing match, a race on Saturday at Del Mar finished with one horse literally trying to take a bite out of his competition.

NBA's Jefferson Big Into Racing

September 19, 2011

Richard Jefferson has had a solid career in the National Basketball Association. He's represented his country abroad on multiple occasions and has averaged over 16 points per game in his career. But w...

NHLer Hooked On Horses

It only took National Hockey League defenseman Mike Commodore one trip to the races to become hooked on horses.

Trainer Files Lawsuit Over TCO2 Threshold

According to a report, a California trainer has called the California Horse Racing Board's TCO2 testing into question and has filed a lawsuit in federal court

The Ghosts Of Del Mar

December 21, 2010

Del Mar Fairgrounds is on the verge of being labeled a haunted house after employees claimed they heard noises in the grandstand. And if that’s not enough to give you the heebie jeebies, a video came...

Talk About Secret Moves

October 08, 2010

When the CEO of a racetrack has to read about sale of his track in the local newspaper, one wonders about talk of transparency in government.

AB 2414 Moves Forward In CA Legislature

August 27, 2010

An important piece of legislation designed to help stabilize the California horse racing industry by providing incentives for the Breeders’ Cup to come to California, increasing purses, and expanding ...