A brief history of the Del Mar Fairgrounds — an iconic local landmark Horseracing and county fairs go back a long way, and San Diego is no exception. There was once a golf course where the Del Mar Fairgrounds sit today, and the story of how that change came about has everything to do with county…
Del Mar Opening Day The 79th summer season at Del Mar kicked off with flair and fanfare on July 18, when tens of thousands gathered at the seaside track where the “turf meets the surf.” The 36-day meeting will conclude Labor Day, Monday, September 3. Photography by Bob Stefanko
Hats, Heels & Hooves: The Ultimate Opening Day After-Party July 18, 2018 | The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe has partnered with Ranch & Coast Magazine once again to kick off the summer racing season with Hats, Heels & Hooves, The Ultimate Opening Day After-Party, on Wednesday, July 18, starting…
Breeders’ Cup Posted on November 27, 2017 More than 70,000 racing fans enjoyed two picture-perfect days at the Del Mar Race Track, the first-time host of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships. The two-day on-track wagering total of $25,181,317 is the highest for the event, which expanded from one day to two in 2007.“We were treated…