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Two Promoted at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club

Two Del Mar Thoroughbred Club executives have been promoted "to reflect the organization's top-level leadership team's equal stature and balance."

 Wednesday, February 06, 2013

Del Mar's 'Ship and Win' Program Succeeding

Del Mar Turf Club reported that its "Ship and Win" program, in which horsemen bringing runners from out-of-state are rewarded with bonus payments when those horses start during the current meet, is proving successful.

 Friday, August 12, 2011
Harper Wants Breeders' Cup, to Keep Polytrack

Harper Wants Breeders' Cup, to Keep Polytrack

As Del Mar closed its 2010 race meeting, Joe Harper, CEO of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, discussed the possible new horizons of California racing.

 Friday, September 10, 2010
Del Mar Attendance Increases, Handle Declines

Del Mar Attendance Increases, Handle Declines

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club ended its 37-day meet Sept. 8 with a 4.2% increase in average daily attendance and a 6.8% decline in average daily wagering.

 Thursday, September 09, 2010
Del Mar Attendance Up, Wagering Down

Del Mar Attendance Up, Wagering Down

Through the first 30 days of the 37-day Del Mar meet, attendance continues to outpace 2009 by 2.3% while wagering is down an average 6.9%.

 Monday, August 30, 2010

Fravel Promoted at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club announced March 23 that Craig R. Fravel has been promoted to president and general manager. Fravel, 53, has been executive vice president since joining DMTC in 1990.

 Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Del Mar Accredited by NTRA Alliance

Del Mar Accredited by NTRA Alliance

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced Sept. 28 that the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, Calif., has been fully accredited by the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance following a complete review of all racing operations at the facility

 Monday, September 28, 2009
New Wagering Platform Unveiled by Del Mar

New Wagering Platform Unveiled by Del Mar

A new wagering platform called DelMarBets.com that allows bettors to make wagers online or by phone on Del Mar and other racetracks in the country year-round began operation July 1.

 Thursday, July 09, 2009

McBride Named Del Mar's Director of Media

C.P. (Mac) McBride has been named Del Mar Thoroughbred Club's director of media.

 Thursday, February 01, 2007

Youbet.com Tabs Michael Knapp for Key Post

Horse racing and sports book industry veteran Michael L. Knapp has been named Youbet.com's director of new product integration, the company announced Nov. 2.

 Thursday, November 02, 2006

Del Mar Execs Take Polytrack Plan to Agricultural Board

Executives with the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club have taken a first step toward installing Polytrack at the popular seaside racetrack when they made a presentation to the 22nd District Agricultural Association during its board meeting Jan. 10.

 Friday, January 13, 2006

Del Mar Execs Take Polytrack Plan to Agricultural Board

Executives with the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club have taken a first step toward installing Polytrack at the popular seaside racetrack when they made a presentation to the 22nd District Agricultural Association during its board meeting Jan. 10.

 Friday, January 13, 2006

Del Mar Boosts Purses 5% Retroactively

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Wednesday announced a 5% purse increase retroactive to the start of the 2005 season on July 20.

 Wednesday, August 24, 2005

'Online Paymaster' Launched at Del Mar

The Thoroughbred Owners of California and Del Mar Thoroughbred Club have launched a free online link to horsemen's bookkeeper accounts at all Southern California Thoroughbred racetracks.

 Friday, July 29, 2005

Del Mar Details $3 Million in Track Upgrades

Major renovations to five Del Mar barns as well as upgrades and expansions to its grandstand are underway, with the improvements expected in time for the start of the 2004 racing season on July 21.

 Thursday, February 12, 2004

Golden Eagle Farm's Mabee Suffers Second Stroke

Owner-breeder John C. Mabee suffered his second stroke in two years Sunday and was listed in critical condition Friday while breathing with the aid of a respirator.

 Saturday, April 20, 2002

DMTC Director Stewart Bowie Dies

Stewart Bowie, a director of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, died on New Year's Day at his home in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. He was 76.

 Thursday, January 03, 2002