Del Mar Racetrack Opening Day 2009

2009 Coverage

More Than 40,000 Attend Opening Day At Del Mar

More than 40,000 people headed to the track Wednesday to attend opening day of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club's 70th horse racing season. More
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Horse Breeders Having Difficulty Riding Out Recession

Horse breeders in San Diego County are suffering as the economic downturn continues. More
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Opening Day For Del Mar Horse Racing

A big crowd was on hand at the Del Mar Racetrack for opening day of the 2008 racing season. More

Exclusive Poll: San Diegans React To Horse Racing Industry

In an exclusive 10News/Survey USA poll, San Diegans were asked their thoughts on the state of horse racing. More

Racing Season Opens To Much Fanfare

One of the largest crowds in Del Mar Races history gathered for Opening Day. More

Men Vs. Women -- Who Knows Horse Racing Better?

10News tried to find out whether women or men are better at picking the winners at the races. More

Full Staff On Hand To Monitor Health Of Del Mar Horses

Horses are treated as any other athlete at the Del Mar Races. More

And They're Off! Del Mar Races Officially Open

The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club's 69th season of racing is under way esday with all the usual pomp and pageantry spectators expect when they go "Where the Turf Meets the Surf." More
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Early Start For Trainers, Horses On Opening Day

Opening Day at Del Mar began bright and early for many of the trainers and horses. More

San Diegans Weigh In On Horse Racing Industry

An exclusive 10News poll showed what San Diegans think of horse racing. More

10News Talks To President Of Del Mar Thoroughbred Club

10News chats with Joe Harper, president and CEO of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. More

Crews Quicken Pace To Prepare For Del Mar Races

With the Del Mar Races days away, crews are working fast to get things ready. More

County Fair Closes Down To Prepare For Races

The San Diego County Fair closes down to get ready for the Del Mar Races. More

Del Mar Race Track Goes Hollywood

Del Mar Races Off And Running

Young Jockey Hopes To Make Mark At Del Mar

Fans Flock To Track Infield For Interesting View

Hot Hats Dominate 2007 Opening Day

Del Mar Races -- Hook-Up Hotspot?

Race Fans Brace Themselves For Track Traffic

New Racing Surface Makes Del Mar Debut

VIDEO: Del Mar Prepares For Opening Day

Trainers Prepare Horses For Opening Day

Fashion Do's, Don't's For The Del Mar Race Track

Del Mar Racetrack Debuts New Track

Crews Hustle To Return Del Mar Fairgrounds To Normal

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2008 Del Mar Racetrack Opening Day

Check out the people, hats and horses that made the 2008 Del Mar Opening Day a spectacle to behold. More

The Many Hats Of 2007 Opening Day At Del Mar

Hats, hats and more hats were on display on opening day at Del Mar. More

Race Fans Show Off Hats On Opening Day

Racing season at the Del Mar Fairgrounds kicks off with fans' hats on display. More

IMAGES: Hat Contest 'Tops' Race Day Attractions

Hats-off to this year's participants in "The One and Only Truly Fabulous Hats Contest" at opening day of the Del Mar races. More

IMAGES: Hats & Horses At Opening Day

The 65th racing season at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club kicked off Wednesday. Take a look at opening day festivities, including the "One and Only Truly Fabulous Hat Contest." More

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