The English Beat performs on 9/3, Labor Day Friday!

ZZ Top performs in Del Mar's Infield on 9/4 during Labor Day Saturday!

Come down to the track on your day off and get your picture taken with your favorite jockey.

The Weiner races come to Del Mar. On Labor Day Monday September 6, the fastest 16 dachshunds (from August 28 preliminary rounds), will compete in the San Diego Finals of the Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals – A Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl Production.

What an amazing weekend at Del Mar. Super Diamond sparkled on stage Friday night for the energetic crowd.

 Time to roll up those sleeves slick and put down a few bets on the ponies. Nothing impresses the ladies more than your unmistakable handicapping skills.

The Del Mar Top 10 of the decade...as voted on by the fans!

What a weekend for Del Mar. Ozomatli, Beer Fest and Weezer, oh my.

Can you tell which names are real and which are fake?

Hungry for some concerts. Here's a big ole bag of Del Mar concerts to settle that appetite.

No other place blends sexy sophistication with classy tradition like the Turf Club at Del Mar. This unique ambiance of style and grace harks back to the days when Bing himself kicked back with a lit cigar in the posh lounge to socialize.

Frank Scatoni, editor of The Horse Player Magazine, will be giving his best pick for every Sunday during the Del Mar racing season. Be sure to check out his pick before every Sunday and come on down to Del Mar.

Del Mar was abuzz this week for the Queen – Zenyatta.   The six-year-old mare was making her third appearance in the Clement L.

Another great week at Del Mar Racetrack. Here are a few pics of our dazzling Cougars, the cool and collected Common Sense in concert, and our always fun Free & Easy Wednesdays.

Crafty like a fox.

Opening week at Del Mar

The Four o’clock Fridays are back, and were another big hit with Pinback in concert. Pinback, San Diego natives, played some crowd favorites such as Fortress and Sender.

What did Bob Hope eat for lunch?

Record breaking day! Thank you San Diego!

A little info on handicapping turf races.

Joe Harper's had a problem, a big problem...

Railbirds know the best seat in the house isn’t a seat at all.   You’ve got to stake out your spot early- this is prime race-viewing real estate.

How to read a program, and what all those numbers mean.

Gary Brinson. Cowboy.

Race Replays - the handicapping tool of the pros.

Learn to enjoy the races with in insiders perspective--from the Infield.

Never been to the track before? Learn what to do.

San Diego Yelpers are breaking down clubs, bars, restaurants and other places to check out after the races.

Some tips on how to get to the Del Mar Racetrack

A look at one of the track's most beloved events.

When most people think of Del Mar two images immediately come to mind; horses and headwear. Del Mar is the place to see and be seen in Southern California during the summers.

A listing of all the bands that have played free concerts at the Del Mar Racetrack over the past 16 years.

Zenyatta Mania.

What?  The meet is over?  What ever shall I do now?  How about Count de Monet?  This was one of the good ones business wise.   Up in a bunch of stuff.

Miss me? Blog block? Too busy? Yes to all.   Just two more weeks to go.

A Montage of Concert crowd photos!

How about Zenyatta. All the marketing gimmicks in the world can’t hold a candle to a great horse.

Yeah, I know, Miss Cougar Contest might have been pushing the edge a bit but, hey, I woke up to the front page on the San Diego Union with the whole promotion right under the “Clinton Got The Girls Out of North Korea” story.   I mean, come on,  I gotta take the entire Marketing Team out to dinner on this one.

Miss Cougar was crowned to Rosie Goldstein on August 5th after the Cougar II Handicap Race.

What is it about jockeys and basketball players?  I found L. A.

Opening Week at Del Mar!

Twas the night before Opening Day, and over at L ‘Auberge in downtown Del Mar, Mike Smith and Alex Solis were enjoying themselves over a few glasses of wine and a little dinner (very little dinner, you know, that weight thing). As they were leaving the restaurant Alex suggested to Mike that he looked pretty tired and he should take a taxi home.

God I love Opening Day.   Horses, hats, silicone and spandex.

Another amazing turn out for Del Mar Racetrack Opening Day with 44,907 people.   Largest day EVER at Del Mar.

First I get a call from Audrina Patridge.   Come on guys, you know who I’m talking about.

Del Mar By the Numbers

Breakfast is served trackside every weekend morning starting at 7:30 am.

Who has the best wiener in San Diego? On Labor Day September 6, 16 dachshunds (the top 16 finishers from among more than 300 dogs from the San Diego Regionals), will compete in the San Diego Finals of the Wiener Nationals at Del Mar. Three races will take place on the track in front of the Winners Circle.

Party in the Paddock The season comes to an end but the party is just starting after the final race on closing day. The paddock will be transformed into a venue where race fans can celebrate into the evening.

Win a 3-day Carnival Cruise for two with ocean view room. Up to $1,500 value.

CRAFT MICROBREW FESTIVALOVER 150 BEER SELECTIONSTaste dozens of San Diego's finest handcrafted microbrews as well as many hard to find specialty beers from around the world. Over 150 different flavors of frothy suds are expected to be poured at the Infield Festival.

Let your style and creativity shine on opening day, the biggest party of the year!

Pinback. Concert. Free. Friday. July 23. Enough Said.

Del Mar Friday Concerts -- Free With Racetrack AdmissionStart off the weekend with twilight racing, then catch some of the hottest bands in the country at 4 O' Clock Fridays. The concerts are free with paid racetrack admission, $6 for Stretch Run and $10 for Clubhouse.

Sunday at Del Mar is a affordable way to entertain the family!

Want some free?  Want something that's easy?   Every Wednesday is FREE & EASY WEDNESDAY, receive FREE Stretch Run Admission, FREE Program and FREE Seat along with HALF PRICE Beer (domestic drafts), Regular Sodas and Regular Hot Dogs at Stretch Run Concession Stands. *You must be a Diamond Club member and scan your membership card at designated Admission Gates and Concession stands.

Del Mar + Common Sense. July 30th.

Get a cozy black Del Mar sweatshirt on July 31st!

The B52s come to Del Mar on 8/6.

Receive a Pint Glass Set featuring 2009 Breeders’ Cup Classic winner and undefeated superstar mare Zenyatta -- free with your paid admission, while supplies last. Each set features two images of Zenyatta along with the Del Mar logo.

Soft Pack play on 8/13

Reggae Fest on 8/14 featuring Matisyahu & Jimmy Cliff!

LA's large Latin band brings the funk on Friday August 20th to Del Mar.

Weezer performs on 8/21 in the Infield.

Feel the Power of Neil Diamond on August 27 at Del Mar.

Top 5 Pacific Classic Races

Locals Only! Music, & Craft Beer. All on August 28th.

A list of Belly Up Tavern concerts in Del Mar and Solana Beach.