Cue the trumpets — where the turf meets the surf , down at old Del Mar.
The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club has released details of its upcoming 2023 summer racing season and you can bet it’s going to be a jam-packed affair for the seaside track that’s been around since 1937.
Here are some highlights:
- Opening Day is Friday, July 21, and will feature the iconic Opening Day Hats Contest , plus 10 horse races.
- Record purses will exceed $800,000+ per day.
- This year’s trackside events include Taste of New Orleans on Saturday, Aug. 5, the Uncorked Wine Festival on Saturday, Aug. 19, and Tacos + Tequila on Saturday, Aug. 26.
- Family Fun Day — with kid-friendly activities — is set for Sunday, Sept. 3.
- Tickets for the summer season go on sale on Friday, May 12, at 10 a.m., and the season runs through Sunday, Sept. 10.