Opening Day at the Del Mar Racetrack 2008. The sun was shining, the wild and stylish hats were everywhere, and over 43,000 people showed up to celebrate the first day of the racing season in style at Old Del Mar. A fantastic day of racing, socializing, eating, drinking, and wagering was had by all. The seats were packed from the infield to the premium box seats, grandstands to the track-side beach chair filled,standing room only area ( where we spent most of the day), and the Coors Light VIP Tent.

This was my first time at the Opening Day at the Races, and now I can see why they break attendance records each year. It was hard not getting whiplash trying to take in all the sights.
Beautiful Ladies everywhere. Handsome Gentlemen trying to keep up with the Ladies. And did I mention the hats? This is the one day where every female gets to dress to impress and they are treated like celebrities. Video cameras, photographers, news media, they were all there to catch you looking your best.

There was some stiff competition during the hat contest. Kids and adults alike participated, and my favorites were original and creative. Batman made a showing, as did a tribute hat for Breast Cancer Research, where guests were asked to write the names of family members affected by Breast Cancer on the strips behind the hat. Great cause and a beautiful hat.

Still, if you didn’t make it this year, make plans on going early next year.

San Diego has some of the most beautiful women on earth, and most of them were here for Opening Day. Enjoy our view of the Day at the Races. Del Mar is Cool as ever.

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