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Racing Chaplain Brings Faith, Compassion to Del Mar’s Backstretch
Racing chaplain brings faith, compassion to Del Mar’s backstretch Originally published in the The Coast News Group By Jordan Ingram DEL MAR — As thousands of fans packed the Del Mar Racetrack for the Breeders’ Cup this past weekend, gathering beneath purple banners...
A Horse Called Maverick Finds New Purpose With Riverside County Mounted Deputies
A Horse Called Maverick Finds New Purpose With Riverside County Mounted Deputies Originally published in the LA Times By Jasmine Mendez Maverick, an emaciated Andalusian horse rescued from severe neglect in Riverside County, has gone from near-death to serving as an...
Nourishing the Backstretch: The Del Mar Meal Program
Nourishing the Backstretch: The Del Mar Meal Program Behind the thrill of each race at Del Mar is a community of dedicated men and women working tirelessly on the backstretch. Their role is vital, as they provide around-the-clock care and support for the horses that...
CARMAthon 2025 Raises Nearly $200,000 for Thoroughbred Aftercard
(Josh Rubinstein presents Billy Koch with donation to support CARMAthon © Benoit Photo) CARMAthon 2025 Raises Nearly $200,000 for Thoroughbred Aftercare By California Retirement Management Account (CARMA) CARMAthon 2025, the annual summer fundraiser hosted by the...
CARMA Graduates Set To Compete In Show Jumping At The RRP Thoroughbred Makeover
Originally posted on August 11, 2025 by Jay Privman for CARMA CARMA Graduates Have Heart The female ex-racehorses Big Rainbow and La Peer had relatively undistinguished careers on the track, but both are finding their way in successful second acts as event horses,...
CTHF and TrueCare Partner to Provide On-Site Healthcare for Backstretch Workers at Del Mar
At Del Mar Racing, care and commitment extend beyond the horses. This summer, dozens of backstretch workers were able to access free medical and dental care thanks to a partnership between the California Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Foundation (CTHF) and TrueCare Health....
Square Peg, A Facility Connecting Horses and Humans, Fits Snugly with CARMA’s Mission
Originally posted on July 29, 2025 at https://www.carma4horses.org/news/square-peg-fits-snugly-with-carmas-mission/ By Jay Privman The Thoroughbred, Joell Dunlap fervently maintains, wants to please. People in the autism community, she equally believes, are looking...
Josh Rubinstein, President Of Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, On Opening Day and Breeders’ Cup 2025
Longtime Del Mar executive discusses upcoming summer meet, this fall's Breeders' Cup, the challenges of computer-assisted wagering, and the absence of revenue streams that have benefited other racing states. The 86th season of racing at Del Mar begins this Friday,...
SANTA ANITA SAFETY MARK OF 99.98% HIGHLIGHTS INCREASES IN ALL KEY CATEGORIES
Arcadia, CA (June 16, 2025) – Santa Anita Park concluded the six-month 2024-25 Winter-Spring season on June 15 by posting encouraging increases in handle, field size, on track attendance and safety. Santa Anita Park began its 90th year on Dec. 26, 2024, with the...
Several West Coast-Based Jockeys Featured In Netflix Series ‘Race for the Crown’
Note: syndicated content published initially HERE on people.com Netflix's Race for the Crown has been released from the starting gate. The six-episode docuseries — which follows horse owners and jockeys during the 2024 Triple Crown racing season — premiered on April...