• The Del Mar Racetrack is located on the Del Mar Fairgrounds in Del Mar, California. Thoroughbred horses race there from July to September.

• Fast Facts

  1. Opened: July 3, 1937Del Mar Historical Society: Del Mar History
  2. Location: Del Mar, California
  3. Owner: Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
  4. Race type: Thoroughbred
  5. Open: July 16 - September 3, 2008Del Mar Race Track: Season Info
  6. Slogan: "Where The Turf Meets The Surf"
  7. Closed from 1942 to 1944 during World War IIDel Mar Historical Society: Del Mar History

• Del Mar Racetrack History

  The Del Mar Racetrack was built on the Del Mar Fairgrounds in 1936. The land was purchased for $25,000 from the State Department of Fairs & Expositions. Actors and horse racing enthusiasts Bing Crosby and Pat O'Brien helped fund the track's construction and were members of the Del Mar's board of directors. When the track opened on July 3, 1937, Bing Crosby was at the gate to welcome fans.Del Mar Guide: Del Mar Racetrack History Del Mar Historical Society: Mar Racetrack History

• Seabiscuit vs. Ligaroti

  Seabiscuit was a popular American thoroughbred race horse. On August 12, 1938, a race between Seabiscuit and another thoroughbred named Ligaroti brought Del Mar national attention. More than 20,000 spectators were in attendance to see the race which Seabiscuit won, defeating Ligaroti by a nose..Thoroughbred Time: Del Mar Preview: Seabiscuit vs. Ligaroti (July 21, 2001)

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