And They're Off! Del Mar Racing Season Starts This Week

Yep, it's time to whip out the Daily Racing Form, dust off the binoculars, hit the ATM, and pray to the racing gods -- Del Mar is back for the 66th season. Co-founded by Hollywood legend Bing Crosby and Pat O'Brien, Del Mar is "where the turf meets the surf," as fine a horse racing atmosphere as you'll ever find anywhere. The annual beach party known as the Del Mar Thoroughbred racing season parades to the post for the 66th time beginning Wednesday, July 20. Read my article on everything you need to know about the 2005 Del Mar Racing Season right here.