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Horse collapses and dies at Del Mar, second equine death in three days
A 3-year-old filly from Florida has died at Del Mar, the track's second fatality in three days. Savanah Lady collapsed and died after a workout at the track Tuesday, according to the California Horse Racing Board, which described it as a "sudden death." The CHRB defines sudden death as "an...
'Grand Slam' One to Beat in Del Mar's Fleet Treat Friday
Grand Slam Smile, a quick 3-year-old daughter of Smiling Tiger, heads a field of 11 named to run Friday in Del Mar’s 39th edition of the Fleet Treat Stakes, a seven-furlong dash for California-bred sophomore fillies. The test will go as Race 7 on an eight-race card at the...
Sports Day Oct. 28 Will Benefit Needy Seacrest Village Residents
ENCINITAS, California (Press Release) – Seacrest Foundation and Guardians of San Diego will host the 32nd Annual “Take a Swing for Seniors” Golf, Tennis, Pickleball & Spa Day with presenting sponsor, William Gumpert Foundation, on Monday, October 28, 2024, at the beautiful Park Hyatt Aviara Resort & Golf Club. All levels of players are welcome.
2024 San Diego Handicap at a Glance
With major Grade 1 races coming up at Del Mar on this year’s calendar such as the FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic Stakes and the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic, Saturday’s Grade 2 San Diego Handicap will serve as a key prep race on the Del Mar main track and an important chance for six high-quality older horses to establish themselves as serious contenders in this dirt male division.
"Chosen Vron" Heads Crosby, "Arabian" Tops San Diego Saturday
Two stars from the 2023 season at Del Mar make notable returns to the seaside oval this Saturday in a pair of sparkling stakes races that top the 11-race card on the second weekend of sport “where the turf meets the surf.”. The California-bred gelding The Chosen Vron, who...
2024 Bing Crosby Stakes at a Glance
Saturday’s Bing Crosby Stakes at Del Mar carries some important Breeders’ Cup implications. For starters, the winner gets a guaranteed, free spot in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint. Beyond that, what happens in Saturday’s Grade 1 stakes will be doubly important since the BC Sprint will be contested on Nov. 2 over the very same Del Mar surface, which should give the winner a bit of a homefield advantage at the World Championships.
2024 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – West Comes to a Close at HITS Del Mar
Del Mar, Calif. – The 2024 edition of the Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship came to a close on Wednesday with new champions crowned across seven sections along with two new grand champions. Simply Spectacular and Kate Parker took home the top spot in the 3’6” height and Silver Tops and Anabelle Kottler won the 3’3” title after three phases of exceptional hunter competition hosted at HITS Del Mar at Del Mar Horsepark.
Violet Tatum Victorious in USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic – West, Presented by Intermont Equestrian at Emory & Henry University
Del Mar, Calif.—July 24, 2024—After three rounds of competition at HITS Del Mar Horsepark, Violet Tatum claimed the 2024 USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic – West, presented by Intermont Equestrian at Emory & Henry University, aboard Iron Man van de Kalevallei. The California-based rider topped the class alongside barnmate Gable Gering in reserve and Camilla Jerng in third.
Kate Parker and Simply Spectacular lead the way In The $4,000 Junior Hunter 3’6″ Classic Over Fences Phase Going into Day Two of the Adequan/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships
The USEF Junior Hunter National Championships kicked off with an exhilarating start as junior riders from across the West Coast showcased their exceptional skills in the $4,000 Junior Hunter 3’6″ Classic Over Fences phase as well as many others. With high stakes and fierce competition, the first day of the championship set the stage for what promises to be an unforgettable two days.
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