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All Things General
The English Beat
When: Friday, September 3rd, 2010 at 3:30 pm
The English Beat performs on 9/3, Labor Day Friday!
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ZZ Top         
When: Saturday, September 4th, 2010 at 6pm
ZZ Top performs in Del Mar's Infield on 9/4 during Labor Day Saturday!
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Labor Day - Jockey Photo Day
When: Monday, September 6th, 2010
Come down to the track on your day off and get your picture taken with your favorite jockey.
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Weiner Dog
Posted Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
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.
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Pacific Classic Week
Posted Sunday, August 29th, 2010
What an amazing weekend at Del Mar. Super Diamond sparkled on stage Friday night for the energetic crowd.
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Wager Like A Wise Guy
Posted Saturday, August 28th, 2010
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.
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Top 10 Del Mar Horses of the Decade
Posted Saturday, August 28th, 2010
The Del Mar Top 10 of the decade...as voted on by the fans!
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Weezer Week
Posted Sunday, August 22nd, 2010
What a weekend for Del Mar. Ozomatli, Beer Fest and Weezer, oh my.
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Famous or Fake?
Posted Thursday, August 19th, 2010
Can you tell which names are real and which are fake?
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Summer Concert Series Video
Posted Friday, August 13th, 2010
Hungry for some concerts. Here's a big ole bag of Del Mar concerts to settle that appetite.
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Are You In?
Posted Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
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.
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Scatoni's Sure Shots
Posted Sunday, August 8th, 2010
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.
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Zenyatta Week at Del Mar
Posted Sunday, August 8th, 2010
Del Mar was abuzz this week for the Queen – Zenyatta. The six-year-old mare was making her third appearance in the Clement L.
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Week 2 in Review
Posted Sunday, August 1st, 2010
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.
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Willie Shoe & The Chalk
Crafty like a fox.
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Opening Week in Pictures
Posted Sunday, July 25th, 2010
Opening week at Del Mar
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Pinback Opening Friday Recap
Posted Saturday, July 24th, 2010
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.
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Bob Hope & the killer veal
What did Bob Hope eat for lunch?
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Opening Day Recap 2010
Posted Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
Record breaking day! Thank you San Diego!
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Mowing The Lawn!
Posted Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
A little info on handicapping turf races.
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A Story from Opening Day         
Joe Harper's had a problem, a big problem...
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Railbird
Posted Thursday, July 15th, 2010
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.
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How to Read a Program
How to read a program, and what all those numbers mean.
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Gary Brinson
Posted Monday, June 7th, 2010
Gary Brinson. Cowboy.
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Handicapping with Race Replays
Posted Monday, June 7th, 2010
Race Replays - the handicapping tool of the pros.
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Betting large from the Infield
Posted Sunday, June 6th, 2010
Learn to enjoy the races with in insiders perspective--from the Infield.
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I’m a racetrack newbie
Posted Sunday, June 6th, 2010
Never been to the track before? Learn what to do.
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Top 5 Places To Go         
Posted Monday, May 17th, 2010
San Diego Yelpers are breaking down clubs, bars, restaurants and other places to check out after the races.
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Take a plane, take a train, take a car (or a bike)
Posted Saturday, May 15th, 2010
Some tips on how to get to the Del Mar Racetrack
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Truly, look fabulous in your hat
A look at one of the track's most beloved events.
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How to Dress to Impress at Del Mar
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.
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Del Mar Summer Concert History
Posted Monday, January 4th, 2010
A listing of all the bands that have played free concerts at the Del Mar Racetrack over the past 16 years.
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Zenyatta at Del Mar
Posted Monday, November 9th, 2009
Zenyatta Mania.
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Last Blog for '09
Posted Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 by Joe Harper
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.
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Whodunit?
Miss me? Blog block? Too busy? Yes to all. Just two more weeks to go.
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Concert Crowds
Posted Friday, August 21st, 2009
A Montage of Concert crowd photos!
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Whole lotta Zenyatta
How about Zenyatta. All the marketing gimmicks in the world can’t hold a candle to a great horse.
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Cougar Mania
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.
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Miss Del Mar Cougar 2009
Posted Tuesday, August 4th, 2009
Miss Cougar was crowned to Rosie Goldstein on August 5th after the Cougar II Handicap Race.
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Jockeys and Jocks
What is it about jockeys and basketball players? I found L. A.
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Opening Week at Del Mar
Posted Sunday, July 26th, 2009
Opening Week at Del Mar!
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Direct from the Jockey's Room, and you're gonna love this one!
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.
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Opening Day Recap
God I love Opening Day. Horses, hats, silicone and spandex.
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Opening Day 2009
Posted Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
Another amazing turn out for Del Mar Racetrack Opening Day with 44,907 people. Largest day EVER at Del Mar.
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Is this a great job or what?
First I get a call from Audrina Patridge. Come on guys, you know who I’m talking about.
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Del Mar Transition by the Numbers
Posted Wednesday, July 15th, 2009
Del Mar By the Numbers
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Daybreak At Del Mar
Posted Friday, June 5th, 2009
Breakfast is served trackside every weekend morning starting at 7:30 am.
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WIENER DOG NATIONALS- SAN DIEGO FINALS
When: Wednesday, December 31st, 1969 at 4pm
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.
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PARTY IN THE PADDOCK
When: Wednesday, December 31st, 1969 at 4pm
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.
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CARNIVAL CRUISE THURSDAYS
When: Wednesday, December 31st, 1969 at 4pm
Win a 3-day Carnival Cruise for two with ocean view room. Up to $1,500 value.
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CRAFT MICROBREW FESTIVAL
When: Wednesday, December 31st, 1969 at 4pm
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.
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Opening Day, The One and Only Truly Fabulous Hats Contest
When: Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 at 11:30 am
Let your style and creativity shine on opening day, the biggest party of the year!
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Pinback
When: Friday, July 23rd, 2010 at 4pm
Pinback. Concert. Free. Friday. July 23. Enough Said.
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4 O' CLOCK FRIDAYS/SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Next Event: Friday, July 23rd, 2010 at 4pm
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.
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Family Fun Day!
When: Sunday, July 25th, 2010 at 2pm
Sunday at Del Mar is a affordable way to entertain the family!
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FREE AND EASY WEDNESDAYS
Next Event: Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
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.
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Common Sense
When: Friday, July 30th, 2010 at 4pm
Del Mar + Common Sense. July 30th.
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SWEATSHIRT GIVEAWAY
When: Saturday, July 31st, 2010 at 4pm
Get a cozy black Del Mar sweatshirt on July 31st!
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The B-52s         
When: Friday, August 6th, 2010
The B52s come to Del Mar on 8/6.
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PINT GLASS SET GIVEAWAY featuring ZENYATTA
When: Saturday, August 7th, 2010 at 4pm
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.
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The Soft Pack         
When: Friday, August 13th, 2010
Soft Pack play on 8/13
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REGGAE & BEER FEST Featuring JIMMY CLIFF & MATISYAHU
When: Saturday, August 14th, 2010 at 4pm
Reggae Fest on 8/14 featuring Matisyahu & Jimmy Cliff!
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Ozomatli
When: Friday, August 20th, 2010 at 3:30 pm
LA's large Latin band brings the funk on Friday August 20th to Del Mar.
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Weezer
When: Saturday, August 21st, 2010 at 6pm
Weezer performs on 8/21 in the Infield.
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General Photos
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The Proposal
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After the proposal
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Smiling Tiger (I saw him last Del Mar as a baby)
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A great day at Del Mar for the Pacific Classic won
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Super Diamond up close
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Super Diamond
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Starting Gates
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Mike Smith
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Richard's Kid and Mike Smith
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Richard's Kid with the win
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Dakota Phone
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Pacific Classic Crowd
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Crowd overlooking the Paddock
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Del Mar Oaks G1
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Weezer and the Crowd
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Weezer Rocking Out
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The W
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Weezer
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Ozomatli with Kids
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In the Crowd
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Ozomatli and Palm Trees
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Ozomatli
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Del Mar view from the track.
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First time around in the Del Mar Oaks
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finish of Del Mar Oaks
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Reggae Fest @ Del Mar Race Track
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The Bachelor
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Extra
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Leave it to Lamas
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Turf Club
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Heading to the track to run in the Clement L. Hirs
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Schooling in paddock at Del Mar.
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The Clement L. Hirsch at Del Mar 08/07/10 #5 ZENY
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We all love Zenyatta
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Fan signage
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She's #1
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A jubilant Mike Smith
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Mike Smith hugs Zenyatta after her thrilling victo
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Zenyatta past the stands the first time
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General Videos
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Save It For Later
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Mirror In The Bathroom
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ZZ Top - Legs
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Scatoni's Sure Shots (8/29)
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Matisyahu Video Recap
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Weezer Recap
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Pacific Classic - 1991
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Scatoni's Sure Shots for Sunday 8/22
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Weezer at Del Mar
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Scatoni's Sure Shots 8/15
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Soft Pack Promo
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Zenyatta Tribute Video
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Zenyatta in the morning
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Zenyatta Montage
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Karaoke Commercial
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Opening Day Fashion
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944 Cover Shoot
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Bob Baffert Commercial
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Facebook Commercial
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Free and Easy Wednesday Video
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Zenyatta at Vanity
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Beverly Hills
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Pork & Beans
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Del Mar Weekend
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Pony Boy v Sponge Bob
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Vintage Commercial
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2009 Breeders Cup Recap
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2008 Pacific Classic
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Michael Tiernan and Les Kepics Sing with Bing at D
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Common Sense
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Flaming Lips
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The Culture of Cool-The Race
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Del Mar Lifestyle
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Zenyatta at Del Mar
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Audrina Patridge Opening Day
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944 Cover Shoot
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1993 Pacific Classic
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Trust yourself, NOT THIS CREW!
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Flaming Lips (Live at Del Mar)
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Common Sense
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