For horse racing fans, the 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.
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Jockey Rocco Bowen a Red-Eye Regular Between Emerald, Thistledown
It is not uncommon for jockeys to hit the road from their customary circuit for the opportunity to ride a top prospect. Other times riders will hop on a flight for a coveted mount, most often for a rewarding opportunity in a stakes race.
Where to Watch/Listen: Saratoga Opening Week 2023
One of the most anticipated weekends in the annual horse racing schedule is upon us, as Saratoga Race Course in upstate New York begins its meet Thursday, July 13. The 40-day meet stands alone in the minds of many fans and horseplayers, providing high-quality racing in a historic setting that generates an incredible amount of enthusiasm from mid-July to Labor Day weekend.
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Earning a Ribbon in Trail Class, More Valuable Experiences with Dom
With only a little over three months left until the Thoroughbred Makeover, Dom and I are on a cycle of ride/train, eat, sleep, work, repeat. We continue our dressage lessons, work on the canter, try to get more of a right bend in every gait, and do more sitting trot work. But there are only so many times I can go around in a circle, cross a diagonal, make a serpentine, or go down the center or quarter line before we get antsy and are ready for something new!
