Del Mar Races 2010

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Del Mar Racetrack Season Starts on July 21, 2009-September 8, 2010 - (no Tuesdays!)

There is a slogan, "WHERE THE TURF MEETS THE SURF" which has been used since Johnny Burke, Bing Crosby, and James V. Monaco wrote a the song for Del Mar:

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The Del Mar Race track , opened in 1937, was the mecca for Hollywoood back in the early days. Bing Crosby and Pat O'Brien were practically residents of the racetrack. Crosby was very instrumental in bringing those contracted at Paramount Studios to Del Mar. Back in the day, Jimmy Durante played piano (and has a street named after him), and Pat O'Brien was on the original Board of Directors.

Stars like Betty Grable, Harry James, Dorothy Lamour, W. C. Fields, Paulette Goddard, Edgar Bergen, June Haver, Ann Miller, Don Ameche, Ava Gardner, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, George Jessel, Mickey Rooney, and Red Skelton came to Del Mar each year. Many would stay at Bing Crosby's San Diego ranch. Rumor has it that Bob Hope and Bing Crosby got the idea of their road-trip movies from sitting up in the Turf Club at the track. Hollywood gave shimmer and shine to Del Mar. Hollywood made Del Mar famous.

Call to Post: Trumpet Fanfare- Click Here! The years have passed and the stars have faded away. Regardless, Del Mar still is a great experience in a beautiful setting. The cheering of the crowd during each race heightens the excitement whether you bet on a horse or don't. Your surest bet at Del Mar is that there isn't another track like it in the world.

Now, if you just love horses, early mornings, and gambling is or is not your thing check this out:

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Be sure to check out Daybreak at Del Mar each Saturday and Sunday during racing season. If you have never checked it out, do it. Arrive between 7:30am and 9:30am for a breakfast trackside at the Clubhouse Terrace Restaurant overlooking the stretch and watch the magnificent horses go through their daily morning work-outs. For $9.95, you get a breakfast buffet with coffee, juice or tea. The experience: priceless.

Day Break at Del Mar

Jeff Bloom, a former jockey gives information and commentary on horse-racing and specific horses out on the the track each Daybreak at Del Mar morning. Most San Diegans and even track-goers don't know about this special offering each weekend. It is not publicized! It truly is a special thing to do. We do it every year.

Parking during the racing season is $8 for general parking. (Those buying two or more breakfasts will have the parking price deducted off the price of their bill.) Park in the main lot off Jimmy Durante Blvd., then proceed through the Clubhouse entrance to the second floor.

Valet and preferred parking are available, but at a higher price ($20.00) - look for an parkng attendant for information.

Del Mar post time is 2 p.m. - You can find extensive information at the source here. Here's a direct link to find out more about Del Mar 2010 prices.

There's nothing quite like watching the ponies. if you love horse racing, you know that Del Mar is one of the best places to enjoy live horse races. If you don't like seeing the horses pushed to run, then you can be at Del Mar and take in the beauty of the surroundings and the magnificence of the horses or skip it entirely and walk on the beach in Del Mar a few blocks away.

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