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TOC Sets Annual Meeting for Members Aug. 25

Thoroughbred Owners of California invites all members to the Southern California Annual Meeting Aug. 25 at 8:30 a.m. in the Veranda Café at Del Mar.

Dullahan's Owner Leans to Pacific Classic

The $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I) at Del Mar Aug. 26 could be the next stop for Dullahan, his enthusiastic owner said Aug. 3.

Talamo Records Five Wins at Del Mar

Joe Talamo booted home five winners at Del Mar Aug. 2, including a brilliant performance by Irish-bred Obviously in the feature, a one-mile grass contest.

Best Pal Next for Surprising Scherer Magic

Modestly-bred Scherer Magic, a $50,000 claim who captured a graded stakes in just his second start, takes another big step in his progression with the $150,000 Best Pal Stakes (gr. II) for 2-year-olds at Del Mar Aug. 5.

Switch Wheels Back for Clement Hirsch Stakes

Fresh off a victory in the A Gleam Handicap (gr. II), dual grade I winner Switch wheels right back for trainer John Sadler while returning to two turns in the $300,000 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes (gr. II) Aug. 4 at Del Mar.

Clement Hirsch Gives Ladies' Classic Bid

Fillies and mares will be on display Saturday at Del Mar when the $300,000 Clement L. Hirsch (GI) will award an automatic starting berth into the Breeders' Cup Ladies' Classic at Santa Anita.

Handle Up at Del Mar After First 10 Days

Pari-mutuel handle at Del Mar continues to exceed 2011 levels, particularly on track, officials said July 29 after the second full week of racing.

Amazombie Looks Awesome in Bing Crosby Win

Sprint champion Amazombie returned to his best form in the $300,000 Bing Crosby Stakes (gr. I), sitting just off a hot pace and coming to get the leaders in deep stretch to win going away on the Polytrack at Del Mar July 29.

Rail Trip Steams Home in San Diego Handicap

Grade I winner Rail Trip posted his first victory in more than two years when he outlasted a determined John Scott by a half-length in the $200,000 San Diego Handicap (gr. II) July 28 at Del Mar.

Richard's Kid Dominates Rivals in Cougar II

Odds-on choice Richard's Kid gave every indication he's ready to try for a third win in the Pacific Classic (gr. I) with an impressive turn of foot to capture the Cougar II Handicap (gr. III) in track record time at Del Mar.

San Diego Next Step in Rail Trip's Comeback

Rail Trip will be making his first start at Del Mar in nearly three years when he lines up in the outside gate for the $200,000 San Diego Handicap (gr. II) July 28.

Haskell Winner Coil Scores at Del Mar

Coil, one of the top 3-year-olds in America last year but unraced since October, showed he hasn't lost a step in the meantime with an authoritative victory in a $78,000 allowance/optional claiming race at Del Mar July 26.

Amazombie, The Factor Renew Rivalry in Crosby

Sprint champion Amazombie and The Factor will duke it out one more time in the $300,000 Bing Crosby Stakes (gr. I), the headline event at Del Mar July 29.

America's Best Racing Launches Second Season

Starting with the Haskell Invitational Handicap, six racing events will be the focus of America's Best Racing's fan development initiative focused on the start of the "Second Season."

San Diego Attracts Take Control, Son of Azeri

Take Control, the first foal out of 2002 Horse of the Year Azeri, will make his second start after a layoff of 2 1/2 years in the $200,000 San Diego Handicap (gr. II) July 28 at Del Mar.

A Fresh Horse Angle in Southern California

Pete says give an extra look to out-of-state transfers.

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Millionaire Richard's Kid Tops Cougar II

Millionaire and multiple grade I winner Richard's Kid will be conceding from three to 10 pounds to his rivals as he tops the six-horse field entered in the Cougar II Handicap (gr. III) at Del Mar July 27.

Del Mar's Numbers Up After First Week

Del Mar posted healthy handle numbers across the board during its first five days of racing from Wednesday through Sunday, July 22.

Barretts Paddock Sale Grosses $973,500

Horses of racing age averaged $38,940 at the inaugural Barretts paddock sale at Del Mar in Southern California July 22.

Eden's Moon Rises to San Clemente Challenge

Trainer Bob Baffert wanted to experiment with the inconsistent filly Eden's Moon on turf and his hunch paid off when the odds-on choice led from the start to take the $150,000 San Clemente Handicap (gr. IIT) at Del Mar.

Acclamation Wins Eddie Read for 7th Straight

Champion Acclamation ran his winning streak to seven en route to his second straight triumph in the $300,000 Eddie Read Stakes (gr. IT), drawing away in the stretch after setting the pace on the Del Mar turf July 21.

Holy Candy OK After Pulling Up in Oceanside

Favored Holy Candy, pulled up in the final furlong as the favorite in the second division of the Oceanside Stakes at Del Mar July 18, apparently was not seriously injured.

Eden's Moon Makes Turf Debut in San Clemente

Making her career debut on turf, grade I winner Eden's Moon is the 121-pound high weight in an evenly-matched group of 3-year-old fillies entered for the $150,000 San Clemente Handicap (gr. IIT) at Del Mar July 22.

Trainer Mitchell at Del Mar After Surgery

Trainer Mike Mitchell attended the races at Del Mar less than three weeks after undergoing brain surgery.

Slideshow: Del Mar Opening Day

Images from the 75th opening day at Del Mar.

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'Brother, 'Crooner Take Oceanside Divisions

My Best Brother and Midnight Crooner tallied victories in divisions of the Oceanside Stakes for 3-year-olds before a record opening-day crowd of 47,339 at Del Mar July 18.

Slim Shadey Heads Acclamation's Read Rivals

Just four rivals are up to the challenge of taking on defending champion Acclamation in the $300,000 Eddie Reads Stakes (gr. IT), the first grade I event of the year at Del Mar July 21.

Del Mar Opens with Oceanside Stakes

Pete Denk says tread lightly early on at Del Mar.

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Barretts Sale to Offer Ready to Run Horses

Barretts' paddock sale at Del Mar in Southern California offers a twist to the usual horses of racing age sale.

Barretts Offers Live Video of Del Mar Sale

Barretts will stream its new Del Mar Paddock Sale live July 22 beginning at 6:30 p.m. PDT.

Acclamation Could Make It Seven in Eddie Read

Last year's champion older male will try to extend his six-race winning streak in the Eddie Read Handicap (gr. IT), which he won in 2011.

TVG Expands Del Mar Production

TVG has announced that in addition to televising the 37-day meet at Del Mar, the network will also produce the track's simulcast and on-track broadcasts for the first time.

Del Mar Opens With Oceanside Split Divisions

With 18 entrants, Del Mar will kick off its 73rd summer season with split divisions of the $100,000 Oceanside Stakes, the seaside track's traditional opening day feature.

Hollywood Claiming Activity Hot and Heavy

As often happens at this time of year, the claiming box at Betfair Hollywood Park has been busy with 64 slips put in for 17 runners since July 4. Horsemen are preparing for the Del Mar summer meet and its higher purse levels.

Del Mar Paddock Sale Catalog Available

The catalog for the inaugural Paddock Sale at Del Mar of Race Ready Horses in Training is now on-line. This auction of 44 racehorseswill be held July 22 in the paddock at Del Mar beginning at about 6:30 p.m. PDT.

Japan's Fukunaga Launches Summer Tour

Leading Japanese jockey Yuichi Fukunaga will ride the weekend of June 30-July 1 at Churchill Downs before launching a summer engagement at Southern California tracks.

Del Mar's 'Race Ready' Horse Sale July 22

Del Mar's first-ever 'race-ready racehorse sale' will be presented in its paddock following the day's live racing July 22. The sale is expected to begin at approximately 6:30 p.m. PDT.

West Coast Rider Rosario to Move to NY

Top West Coast-based rider Joel Rosario will relocate to New York, according to his agent Ronnie Ebanks.

Star-Filled Party Planned for Disabled Riders

A star-studded party has been scheduled to raise funds for two charities that help disabled jockeys and others involved in horse racing.

Del Mar Teams With Tiffany & Co.

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club has announced a partnership with Tiffany & Co. in which the jeweler will create a new line of trophies for presentation to its stakes winners this summer.

Oak Tree, Del Mar Offer Juvenile Turf Stakes

The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club announced April 20 that it will add two new juvenile turf stakes to its schedule in conjunction with the Oak Tree Racing Association during the upcoming meet.

Juvenile Maiden Turf Sprints Set at Hollywood

Betfair Hollywood Park will offer some maiden allowance turf sprints for 2-year-olds in June and July, Martin Panza, racing secretary and vice president-racing, announced April 20.

Del Mar, TVG Expand Partnership Program

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and TVG have announced a simulcast and ontrack broadcast partnership that will begin with the start of racing at Del Mar July 18.

New Sale Scheduled for Del Mar This Summer

A new Thoroughbred sale is scheduled for this summer in Southern California. Barretts Equine, in cooperation with Del Mar, plans to conduct the auction of horses in training in the racetrack's paddock July 22.

Del Mar Expresses Interest in Hosting BC

It may be a few years down the road, but there's a chance the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club could host a future Breeders' Cup World Championships.

Trainer Jenine Sahadi Retires

Successful female trainer Jenine Sahadi has retired from racing. Sahadi, 48, dissolved her stable at the close of the Del Mar meet in September and is in the process of relocating to the San Diego area.

TVG Partners With Tracks on High Definition

TVG said Sept. 29 it has signed new coverage agreements with Del Mar and Keeneland as part of an initiative to present United States horse racing in high-definition television.

And They're Off: Fall Foliage Edition

Steve and Lenny dissect the Breeders' Cup races, the many upcoming prep races leading into the Breeders' Cup and a BC Maiden Special Weight as #16 for the card.Sponsored by Darby Dan Farm

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Del Mar Attendance, Handle Down Slightly

Del Mar, California's summer boutique race meet, saw a slight decrease in attendance and a more significant slide in handle for its 37-day meeting that concluded Sept. 7.

Palomar a Tough One to Call

The busy Labor Day weekend of stakes action winds down at Del Mar with the Palomar Handicap (gr. IIT). The 1 1/16-mile race for older fillies and mares is a hard one to handicap.