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Del Mar Looking Forward To Fans Returning

DEL MAR, CA – With improving trends in public health data, growth in vaccination rates and the gradual relaxation of limits on attendance at sporting and performance venues in the state, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club…

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BLINKERS OFF 471: Thanksgiving Weekend Racing Preview and Rapid-Fire

The Racing Dudes preview the $500,000 Clark Stakes (G1) from Churchill Downs and the $300,000 Hollywood Derby (G1) from Del Mar. Then the Dudes give rapid-fire selections for the other major stakes races running this Thanksgiving weekend, including Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks prep races. Featuring your resident Racing Dudes,… Read More

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The Magic Mike Show 222: Del Mar Saturday Late Pick 4 Preview

The Magic Mike Show guys preview and give their picks for Saturday’s Late Pick 4 sequence at Del Mar. The Magic Mike Show with Curtis “Magic” Kalleward and Mike Somich is the ultimate horse racing recap show covering all of the action from each and every weekend. Listen to these… Read More

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The Magic Mike Show 221: What We Learned (Del Mar)

The Magic Mike Show guys revisit their Del Mar Saturday Late Pick 4 tickets from the last episode to discuss what they got right and wrong in their handicapping and what they learned for next time. Also, what the hell’s happening at Remington Park?! The Magic Mike Show with Curtis… Read More

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Del Mar Adds Race Date on Monday, August 31

DEL MAR, CA – Del Mar Thoroughbred Club has announced it will run a make-up day of racing on Monday, August 31. It expects to present a 10-race card starting at 2 p.m. The added date means Del Mar will finish up its 2020 summer race meet with two four-day weekends… Read More

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Del Mar Cancels July 17-19 Cards

DEL MAR, CA – According to the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, 15 jockeys on the southern California circuit tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, prompting Del Mar to preemptively cancel its scheduled cards for July 17-19. At the track’s request, all jockeys and jockey room personnel were tested Tuesday by… Read More

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Del Mar Again Focuses on Safety as Summer Meet Set To Start; Welfare of Both Humans and Horses Top Priority

DEL MAR, CA – The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club (DMTC) will continue its enhanced safety measures for its horses and riders, while now also implementing a new set of protocols and procedures to ensure human safety, as its seaside Thoroughbred headquarters prepares to celebrate its 81st season of racing. The horse/rider… Read More

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38 Del Mar Stakes Worth More Than $5.5 Million Set This Summer; Shared Belief Stakes to Offer Kentucky Derby Points

DEL MAR, CA – Del Mar will conduct its 81st summer racing season between July 10 and September 7 featuring a 38-race stakes schedule offering more than $5.5 million in purses. The meet kicks off on a Friday and will feature the traditional Opening Day headliner, the $100,000 Runhappy Oceanside… Read More

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Big Macher Defends Title in Cary Grant Stakes Sunday

Big Macher, who has won almost $700,000 since being claimed for $20,000 from his career debut in July of 2013 at Del Mar, will be back to defend his title Sunday in the 31st running of the $100,000 Cary Grant Stakes at seven furlongs for California-bred sprinters. Big Macher, a… Read More