Unheralded trainers Howard Zucker, Gus Headley and Herbert Bacorn won the first three races, respectively. Racing was pure, with no breakdowns and some incredible long shots. Last year, the Pick 6 pool on opening day was $296,676, but this year it was $239,539, with two lucky tickets paying $63,983.80. Harper’s fear that the bet would “cannibalize” the Pick 6 was realized. The new Pick 5 bet, with a low takeout of 14 percent, was a huge hit and generated a pool of $348,428.45, with 22 tickets paying $14,267. And there was a report the system crashed. Some even bet on a mobile Ap, with 268 signing up and plunking down $17,000. They weren’t shy at the windows, either, betting like the economy was back in the Reagan Era.įor the day, on track, they bet $4,174,139, up 9.47 percent over last year, and the total handle from all betting sources was $13,234,590, up 6.2 percent from last year. They indulged in a record amount of food and beverage (spending $1.5 million on drinks and chow compared to $1.3 million last year). But that didn’t chill the masses at horse racing’s annual beach party.
became cool and overcast by the fifth race. What started as a sun-splashed day for the first race shortly after 2 p.m. It also was the first Oceanside Stakes for Shirreffs. it’s great to see this many people enjoying the sport we love.”
Just to win on opening day in front of this many people. This is the first time I’ve won the Oceanside. “It’s great and wonderful to win at Del Mar on opening day or not opening day,” Shirreffs said.
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