Del Mar Racetrack

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

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 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)