The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club will celebrate 75 years as a world-class racing and entertainment destination this summer. The seaside track’s seven-week meet – filled with fast horses, free concerts and big weekend events – will commence on Wednesday, July

Wednesday is

Who has the best wiener in San Diego? On Labor Day September 3, the "top dogs in town" will compete for the coveted title of San Diego County's fastest dachshund. The fastest 16 wiener dogs from earlier qualifying rounds will meet to determine the San Diego qualifier for the Wienerschnitzel Wiener Nationals.

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.

A listing of all the bands that have played free concerts at the Del Mar Racetrack over the past 17 years.

The 2011 Hats Contest was sponsored by the San Diego Hat Company.

Get a FREE stylish t-shirt with admission at Del Mar on 8/13.

A Montage of Concert crowd photos!

 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!

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

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

Crafty like a fox.

Opening week at Del Mar

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Del Mar By the Numbers

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

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

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

The sport of kings and royalty itself have more in common than one might expect. Big hats, celebratory bubbly and – best of all – personal drama make royal weddings and horse racing virtual stablemates. On the one hand we’ve recently had William and Kate’

Eight years after the “Battle of the Sexes” match race involving jockeys Julie Krone and Patrick Valenzuela, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club has announced plans to present a “Battle of the Exes” between Hall of Famer Mike Smith and female star Chantal Suthe

More than 40 of the most popular food trucks from Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego will gather at the Del Mar Racetrack for the first-ever Gourmet Food Truck Festival at the seaside track.

Bring your appetite to Del Mar on August 20th!

Del Mar’s richest and most prestigious race – the $1 Million TVG Pacific Classic - is apt to make history on Sunday, August 28. The summer spectacular will feature two leading ladies and a host of Del Mar’s most glamorous fans sporting their biggest hats

Top 5 Pacific Classic Races

Del Mar’s 72nd season of Thoroughbred sport raced to a successful conclusion last Wednesday, finishing out a 37-day run that many are saying is one of the best in its storied history.

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