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Making the Most of the Moment: A Guide to Visiting Del Mar

Welcome to Del Mar, a charming coastal gem in Southern California known for its breathtaking beaches, vibrant lifestyle, and of course, the historic Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, the home to the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships. Opened in 1937, this oceanside racetrack draws visitors from all over to watch world-class racing while also enjoying everything that San Diego has to offer.

Pick 6 Dining Options Near the Track for the 2025 Del Mar Summer Meet

Are you a horse racing fan planning a trip to Del Mar for an upcoming meet? If you answered yes, you are not alone. Del Mar area will surely be a popular travel destination for horseplayers and racing fans from far and wide this season.

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Checking In With Durkin: Revered Race Caller Chats Belmont Stakes at Saratoga, Favorite Calls, and More

Saratoga Springs, N.Y., resident Tom Durkin is widely viewed as one of the finest race callers of all time. His excellence was recognized with the Eclipse Award of Merit in 2015, one year after he retired.

The Chicago native got his start in 1971 by calling the action at Wisconsin county fairs. He rose to prominence as the race caller for NBC Sports from 1984 through 2010 and served in that capacity for the New York Racing Association from 1990 until 2014.

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New Belmont Park Set to Bring Horse Racing Back Into New York’s Spotlight

You could make the case that Belmont Park has delivered more unforgettable New York sports moments than even Madison Square Garden over the past few decades.

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National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame: Celebrating 75 Years of History

Across Union Avenue from Saratoga Race Course, itself a piece of racing history dating to 1863, sits a brick building, a mixture of modern and classic lines, its exterior dotted with odes to the greatness inside. A walk through its hallowed halls yields a journey through centuries of a sport, as everything from the legendary Lexington’s horseshoe to an assortment of Triple Crown trophies greets visitors along the way.

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