Del Mar Racetrack to Host Breeders' Cup Consecutively in 2024 and 2025
The premier horse racing event, which saw a record wagering of $182,908,409 in 2021, will return to the San Diego venue for the fourth and fifth time, with the races slated for November 1-2, 2024, and October 31 - November 1, 2025.
- Del Mar Racetrack in San Diego will host the Breeders' Cup consecutively in 2024 and 2025, marking the fourth and fifth time the track is chosen for this prestigious horse racing event.
- In the 2021 edition of the championship at Del Mar, despite attendance limits due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event recorded a remarkable total wagering of $182,908,409.
- The Breeders' Cup at Del Mar will maintain its tradition of a two-day championship, with 14 Grade 1 races planned for each year.
- The last time a single track hosted consecutive Breeders’ Cups was between 2012 to 2014 at Santa Anita Park, making this decision a notable occurrence in the event's history.
- This decision marks the continuation of a successful partnership with Del Mar and commitment to California horse racing, according to Drew Fleming, Breeders' Cup president and CEO.