Thursday, July 19, 2018

Del Mar Races - Opening Day 2018

 We finally made it to an Opening Day at the Del Mar Races.   We arrived as soon as the gates opened.  Here is my wife just past the turnstiles at 11:30 in the morning.
 The main hall was still empty!
 It was a beautiful day - just the perfect temperature, not too bright, not too dark.  Just excellent.
 Looking towards the finish line from our seats.
 The first race.  And they're off!
 I don't gamble, and my wife only spent like $20 the whole day.  Not sure which horse our money was on - I didn't really care.  I was just enjoying the atmosphere.
 In front of the club house before we entered.
 Another race!
 Warming up.

 A race on the dirt track.
 Opening day is hat day at Del Mar.

 A view of the ocean from our seats.

It was a lovely relaxing afternoon as we sat there sipping our Mint Juleps.  My new favorite drink.  :-)