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2009 Race Season Begins July 22 - September 9, 2009
San Diego/Del Mar Race Track Condo Rentals
San Diego Lodging in Del Mar, California: If you don’t see availability at a resort you want, call our friendly Travel Consultants at 877-477-7368. New condo availability becomes available every day!
Rates effective
July 22 - Sept. 9, 2009
The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, California 92014
Each year, the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club brings us the Del Mar Horse
Races, the 43-day racing event that attracts race enthusiasts from all over
the world. The Del Mar Horse Races are considered among the premier
horse racing meets in the U.S. The race facilities are the finest in
the country and can stable more than 2,000 animals during the racing
season.
Track: The one-mile oval thoroughbred track with stadium
seats holds approx. 14,000 fans. The 2007 race season introduced the Polytrack all-weather track. Polytrack is a synthetic surface with a high shock absorption rate and a low elasticity repulsion rate. This type of track surface is always considered to be fast regardless of weather conditions and requires less maintenance.
Events: Thoroughbred racing from the end of July through
mid-September and 4:00 Friday concerts. Pacific Classic Festival will
be held Sept. 4 - 7, 2009.
Hours: Gates open at noon on weekdays and 11:30 a.m. on weekends. Post times for the nine-race program are 2 p.m. daily except Fridays, when it is 4 p.m.
Entry Fees: Admission prices for Opening Day:
Clubhouse admission will be $20.00 and Stretch Run admission $10.00. All
other days Clubhouse Admission is $10.00 and Stretch
Run Admission is $6.00. Stretch Run Reserved Seats
are $5 - Mon, Wed, Thu; $8 - Fri; $10 - Sat, Sun & Labor Day. While
DMTC will no longer offer senior or AAA discounts please consider joining
our Diamond Club.
By joining the Diamond Club you'll receive 50% off Admission every day.
Active duty military personnel and their dependents admitted at main entrance
to Stretch Run free every day (Please show your military ID at Ticket
Sales window)
Directions to Del Mar Race Track: I-5 to Via de la
Valle, Go West, immediately get into the left lane, turn left at Jimmy
Durante (at Denny's on corner). Parking within 1/2 mile on right.
Parking: General $8; Valet $20, Early Bird $8, Friday & Saturday Concert Parking $10
To learn more about Del Mar, California, log on to their web site at www.delmarracing.com or the telephone number is (858) 755-1141.
Del Mar Surfside Race Place
This satellite wagering facility is the largest and most successful
in the state. The 100,000 square-foot facility features year-round wagering
from horse tracks all across the country.
Surfside Race Place
Tel: 858-755-1167
Fair Main Line Tel: 858-755-1161
24 Hour Info Tel:
858-793-5555
Group Sales Tel:
858-792-4234
Tickets Tel: 858-792-4252
Disabilities Specialist: 858-755-1141 #1075
History of the Del Mar Race Track, Del Mar, California
The Del Mar 350 acre horse race track has a Hollywood past. In 1937 it was built and sponsored by Bing Crosby, Pat O'Brien and Paramount Studios. The conception began when Bing Crosby, a horse enthusiast and local ranch owner, was asked to organize a meet at Del Mar. He approached the Del Mar Fairgrounds to make a deal with them to build a grandstand and the rest is Hollywood history. Since then it has become one of the world's most famous race tracks and has entertained stars such as Douglas Fairbanks, Mickey Rooney, Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Jimmy Durante, Dorothy Lamour, Red Skelton, Paulette Goddard, and Ava Gardner.
Del Mar's 1993 season marked the opening of a new $80 million grandstand, built in the Spanish mission style of the original structure. The new grandstand features more seats, better race viewing, and a centrally located scenic paddock. The $1 million Pacific Classic, featuring the top horses in the country, is held August 24th, 2008.
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