March 2023 With March here and spring approaching, we wanted to share the latest news from TOC. First and foremost, we’re about halfway through the Santa Anita Park Classic Meet and both handle and field size are up… Read More

October 2022 With the 2022 Breeders’ Cup next week and Del Mar Fall set to commence the final major meet of the year, we wanted to share the latest news from TOC. First and foremost, please help me… Read More

April 2022 As we turn to the back side of the winter meets and spring forward to summer, it remains an exciting time to race in California. Thanks in part to the historic 2021 TOC/ADW purse enhancements, Del… Read More

Happy Holidays. As we look back, 2021 was a remarkedly good year in California.  On our core metrics of purses and equine safety, overnight purse levels increased throughout the state and we saw a dramatic reduction (over 50… Read More

September 2021 To TOC Members, Happy Fall. I hope everyone had a great summer. The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club concluded its 82nd meeting in record fashion. Handle eclipsed $500 million for the 31 racing days, and owners enjoyed… Read More

April 2021 To TOC Members: Thank you for the positive calls, texts, and emails regarding the first Chairman’s monthly update. If you ever have any comments or questions, our door is always open. Please drop a line to… Read More

To Our Members, Last month, longtime and respected TOC Chairman Nick Alexander stepped down after five years of service in that demanding role. I was both humbled and honored when the Board voted to elect me the new… Read More