Del Mar's 84th summer meet kicked off Friday with a sell out and the traditional opening day features.

Chris Bahr and Deena Von Yokes talk about Opening Day at Del Mar Racetrack and how to participate in the famous hat ...

The horse racing season kicked off at the Del Mar Racetrack Saturday. Crowds showed off their best hats and outfits for the occasion.

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) - The Village Hat Shop in Hillcrest is stocking up, in preparation for Opening Day at Del Mar. They expect big crowds of shoppers, all looking for the perfect hat.

Del Mar racing secretary David Jerkens, the grandson of famed trainer Allen Jerkens, had reason to sit back and cherish the track’s record opening weekend.

Opening Day at the Del Mar Racetrack is slated for Friday, marking the 84th season for the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. Here’s what you should know before attending the sold out event.

Balnikhov stages a furious rally to win the Oceanside Stakes and track announcer Trevor Denman returns on a sun-splashed day with 10 full-field races and a sellout crowd.

The summer horse racing season is set to begin in Del Mar on Friday, July 21 and those looking to attend Opening Day can snag their tickets as early as Friday.