2008 Del Mar Racetrack Season Begins

Are you ready for the 2008 Del Mar Racetrack Season?

The Fair Season is over, and it is time to gear up for another outstanding season where the turf meets the surf. I am talking about betting on the ponies at Del Mar. The 2008 season runs from July 16th through September 3rd. Racing is six days a week, with Tuesday dark. The first four Fridays of the meet see racing begin at 4 p.m. instead of the usual 2 p.m. daily post. The final three Fridays have first post moved up to 3:30 to allow for the earlier sunsets. On all Fridays the musical action begin at the “Plaza de Mexico” shortly after the last race has been run. As usual, Del Mar fans will be the beneficiaries of special promotions during the meet: A beach towel will be given away on Saturday, August 2; a Del Mar logo cap on Saturday, August 16, and a Del Mar resort shirt on Sunday, August 24.

Fans will welcome back an always-competitive jockey colony that will be enhanced this year by the return of 2007 champion rider Garrett Gomez and the addition of Santa Anita and Hollywood Park leading jockey Rafael Bejarano. Rising star Joel Rosario headlines a list of returnees that includes Michael Baze, his cousin Tyler Baze, Corey Nakatani, Alex Solis, Victor Espinoza, David Flores, Mike Smith, Joseph Talamo, Richard Migliore, Jose Valdivia Jr., Martin Pedroza , Martin Garcia and Aaron Gryder. So grab the sports section of the Union Tribune, pick up the racing forms at the track, or mingle by the paddock and randomly pick your winners and head out to Del Mar for a fun day in the sun during this year’s event. It is amazing how excited you get on a $2 bet.

We had a great time during the opening day events this year, picked a couple of long shots, saw some very creative hats and a lot of beautiful ladies. Check out our photos from Opening Day 2008. We are working on a video which will be up soon. Thanks again to the staff at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club for hosting such an outstanding event.

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