The Del Mar Turf Club has built its reputation on the equine celebrities that have graced this seaside racetrack since its 1937 opening, with names like Seabiscuit, American Pharoah, and Zenyatta among the winners of its signature races. Located 75 miles from Los Angeles, the track’s proximity to the Pacific Ocean and Southern California’s idyllic climate has also made Del Mar a destination for famed actors, musicians, and more throughout the decades.

The upcoming weekend in horse racing is highlighted by the $1 million NYRA Bets Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park, an important race in sorting out the 3-year-old division and also a “Win and You’re In” qualifier for the Nov. 2 Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic.