 The lawn jockey painted with the colors of last year's Pacific Classic winner General Challenge in the center of the walking ring. |
Dateline: 08/26/00
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club with its gorgeous Spanish Mission architecture is one of the prettiest tracks in the US. The dream of actor and singer Bing Crosby, the track opened on July 3, 1937 and still plays his theme song for the track, "Where the Turf Meets the Surf" before every card.
Here are a few pictures to give you a scenic tour of beautiful Del Mar. Click the smaller pictures to see a larger size image. For pictures from the 2000 Pacific Classic, check here.
The horses round the clubhouse turn on the turf course.
Panoramic view of the track and infield spliced from 3 separate photos.
Looking across the paddock and walking ring from the Charlie Whittingham Bar on the clubhouse side.
Looking back towards the Charlie Whittingham Bar from the walking ring.
The horses walk from the barn area through the club house entrance and into the walking ring.
The horses heading through the tunnel to the track from the walking ring.
A fractious 2 year old shows his displeasure at being saddled.
The fountain in the center of the Plaza de Mexico on the grandstand side.
The towers above the tunnel to the track with detail of one tower on the right.
Photos by Cindy Pierson
