Hanging Out at Day Three Del Mar This Year
I've always thought that day three Del Mar has a special kind of energy that you just don't get on the big, flashy opening day. By the time the third day rolls around, the initial frantic "everyone look at me" vibe of the season opener has usually settled into something a bit more relaxed, more lived-in, and—if I'm being honest—way more fun. If you've ever been to the track in North County San Diego, you know exactly what I'm talking about. The dust has literally and figuratively settled, the horses are into their rhythm, and the crowd is there for the actual racing rather than just the social media photo ops. ...