Lynne Wheeler won the grand prize in the Opening Day’s Hollywood Fashion Contest. Photo by Chris Stone
The season runs through Nov. 29.
Sunny skies greeted the rich-and-famous-looking fans of Del Mar Thoroughbred Club racing and a crowd of about 6,000 people.
Spectators came in large hats, furs, feather boas and long dresses. Lynne Wheeler was the grand prize winner of a two-night stay at L’Auberge Del Mar in a coastal room, plus dinner and breakfast for two.
The three categories were most glamorous, best-dressed couple or most debonair man, and best look-alike of a celebrity or famous character.
While the summer first post is usually at 2 p.m., races during the Bing Crosby Meet begin at 12:30 p.m. most days.
Races on the Del Mar track begin at 12:45 p.m. Friday and Saturday because of the Breeders’ Cup. The Breeders’ Cup races will be shown on the track’s television sets, with racing on Del Mar’s track held between the Breeders’ Cup races beginning at 12:45 p.m.
Racing begins at 11 a.m. on Thanksgiving.
The 50-cent Trifecta made its California debut Thursday. Bettors are required to select the first three finishers in a race in order. It had been previously offered at the $1 level. The Trifecta will be offered on every race on every card.
General admission is $6. Reserve seating costs an additional $8 today and Saturdays, $6 on Sundays and $4 on Fridays and the meet’s other Thursdays. General parking is $10.
— City News Service contributed to this report.
Jockeys at the Bing Crosby season of Del Mar Thoroughbred racing make their way to to paddock. Photo by Chris Stone
Horses come out of the gate in the third race on the turf on 2015 Opening Day in Del Mar. Photo by Chris Stone
Bandido Too with his jockey Martin Pedroza win the fifth race of the day. Photo by Chris Stone
Newfound Gold with his jockey Fernando Perez win the fourth race. Photo by Chris Stone
Jockeys and their horses head to the track. Photo by Chris Stone
Follow Me Crev with his jockey Corey Nakatani win the third race of the day. Photo by Chris Stone
Follow Me Crev with his jockey Corey Nakatani win the third race of the day. Photo by Chris Stone
Women from Studio Savvy pose for photos with a winning jockey in the Winner’s Circle. Photo by Chris Stone
Tatiana Slepova of Studio Savvy stands at trackside. Photo by Chris Stone
Tatiana Slepova of Studio Savvy stands at trackside. Photo by Chris Stone
Lori Shelton won a prize in the Hollywood Fashion Contest at the races. Photo by Chris Stone
A woman from Studio Savvy poses in the Winner’s Circle. Photo by Chris Stone
Bob Ellis and Jennifer Stoff won first place in the best dressed couple category of the Hollywood Fashion Contest. Photo by Chris Stone
Cierra Flower and Whittany Robinson wear fashionable hats for Opening Day at the races. Photo by Chris Stone
McKenna Harchol won second place in the most glamorous category of the Hollywood Fashion Contest. Photo by Chris Stone
Women from Studio Savvy pose for photos in the Winners Circle. Photo by Chris Stone
Lucy Ricardo, aka Diane Vincent, and Marilyn Monroe, aka Allie Moss, of Tribute Productions entertain. Photo by Chris Stone
Judy Allen, Diana Duffy and Melissa Riley from Tucson came to see the races. Photo by Chris Stone
Alex Wolenchuk, Anna Mongeon and Eric Thompson join the entertainment at the Del Mar Racetrack. Photo by Chris Stone
Erin Howell and Ruby Ruiz join the festivities at the Del Mar Racetrack. Photo by Chris Stone
Julie Ana and Robert Brooke Eldridge, a film producer, pause before entering the Turf Club. Photo by Chris Stone
Members of Studio Savvy pose in the Winner’s Circle. Photo by Chris Stone
Alexandre Morales was on her way to the Winner’s Circle. Photo by Chris Stone
Afton Sleight (left) and Susan Leonard dressed for Opening Day of the fall season of racing. Photo by Chris Stone
Kathryn Springer dresses for Opening Day of the Bing Crosby season of Del Mar Thoroughbred racing. Photo by Chris Stone
Erin Howell won first place in the most glamorous category of the Hollywood Fashion Contest. Photo by Chris Stone
Lori Savocchio and Jeffery Kobes from Los Angeles were named one of the best dressed couples at the racetrack. Photo by Chris Stone
Lynne Wheeler won the grand prize in the Opening Day’s Hollywood Fashion Contest. Photo by Chris Stone
Women from Studio Savvy pose for photos in the Winners Circle. Photo by Chris Stone
Justina Andrews and Joann Vrbancic dress for Opening Day at the racetrack. Photo by Chris Stone
