Rob Whitaker and Ida Sandico-Whitaker
Lauri and Jon Runyan
Cindy and Tom Warwick
Leigh Markey
The Paddock
Jockey Martin Garcia
And away they go...
And away they go...
THE PARTY The Turf Club teemed with excited fans (and show ponies aplenty) for Del Mar’s biggest purse race of the season: the Pacific Classic, sponsored by Riviera. THE HIGHLIGHTS In the million-dollar race, the horse Acclimation held off Twirling Candy, a 2-1 favorite and son of former Pac Classic winner Candy Ride. How sweet it wasn’t. THE SEASON In its 72nd year, Del Mar lured record-breaking crowds to its opening day with a whopping 46,588 race enthusiasts. The daily average: 17,844 thirsty fans, as the Del Margaritas never stopped flowing throughout the 37-day season. Until next year! Photography by Tim King
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