Del Mar is set to host some of the most exciting races in the American horse racing calendar in 2025, including the Breeders’ Cup World Championships with 14 Grade 1 races and a $31 million purse. The Pacific Classic, the Bing Crosby Stakes, and the Clement L. Hirsch Stakes are also prestigious races held at Del Mar with significant purses and international participation.
The Breeders’ Cup World Championships will be held at Del Mar on October 31 and November 1, 2025, marking the fourth time the venue has hosted the event. The Pacific Classic, a Grade 1 race with a $1 million purse, offers the winner a ticket to the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic. The Bing Crosby Stakes, named after the co-founder of Del Mar Racetrack, and the Clement L. Hirsch Stakes are also important races at the venue.
Del Mar’s Hollywood Derby, held annually from late November to early December, is a Grade 1 race for three-year-old horses on turf. The venue’s scenic location on the south coast of California and its reputation as “where the surf meets the turf” make it a must-visit destination for horse racing enthusiasts in 2025.
