Del Mar Thoroughbred Club

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, "where the turf meets the surf," was built by Hollywood's Bing Crosby, Pat O'Brien (actor) and Jimmy Durante in the seaside city of Del Mar, California, located 20 miles north of San Diego. When Del Mar opened in 1937, Bing Crosby was at the gate to personally greet the fans. Its slew of celebrity guests, along with Seabiscuit's famous 1938 win against Ligaroti, secured Del Mar's legendary status.

Related Topics:
Bing Crosby - Pat O'Brien (actor) - Jimmy Durante - Del Mar, California - San Diego - 1937 - Seabiscuit - 1938 - Ligaroti

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Del Mar operates in July through September at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.

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