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For horse racing fans, one true indicator of summer is when Del Mar Thoroughbred Club opens its doors for its famed meet. The iconic San Diego-area track is an incredible place to visit whether you’re a lifelong fan of racing or if this will be your first trip to the track.

If you fall into the latter category — or if you’re planning your first trip to Del Mar this summer — scroll down for everything you need to know about this year’s summer season.

Southern California summers at the racetrack mean one thing: Del Mar. The beautiful seaside horse racing venue begins its 89th season Friday, July 17, and make no mistake, Del Mar is a bucket-list track for fans of the sport.

On Saturday, July 11, Century Mile Racetrack and Casino will host the $75,000 Century Mile Handicap as well as a special event in conjunction with the Horse Racing Women’s Association.

The Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation Fashionable Fillies Luncheon will feature an interview by Donna Brothers with Cherie DeVaux, two iconic women in the horse racing industry. 

DeVaux made headlines this year as the first woman to train a Derby winner and the second to train a Belmont Stakes winner – both with Golden Tempo. Donna Brothers is a former jockey who won more than 1,100 races and is known for her on-horseback interviews during the Triple Crown and Breeders’ Cup for NBC Sports. She retired this year after 26 years. 

The summer Saratoga Race Course meet is in full swing after an exciting July 4 holiday weekend opener, and the upstate New York track will receive extensive coverage over the coming week via NYRA’s “Saratoga Live” on FOX Sports, as a four-day run of shows begins Thursday, July 9, and ends Sunday, July 11.

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