Del Mar has begun an expansion of its turf course, widening the strip to accommodate more horses in an effort to host a future Breeders' Cup. The seaside track says the project is expected to cost just under $5 million. The new course will accommodate 14 horses from the current 10-horse maximum, and the turns will be softened to make it safer for horses and riders. It will be widened 80 feet from the current 63-foot width on the straightaways, and it will consist of 10-1/2 acres of grass compared to 7.7 on the existing course.

Del Mar to expand its turf course

October 15, 2013

Del Mar has begun an expansion of its turf course, widening the strip to accommodate more horses in an effort to host a future Breeders’ Cup. The seaside track says the project is expected to cost just under $5 million. The new course will accommodate 14 horses from the current 10-horse maximum, and the turns will be softened to make it safer for horses and riders. It will be widened 80 feet from the current 63-foot width on the straightaways, and it will consist of 10-1/2 acres of grass compared to 7.7 on the existing course.

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