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On Location: Daybreak at Del Mar

When:
August 23, 2025 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 am America/Los Angeles Timezone
2025-08-23T07:30:00-07:00
2025-08-23T09:00:00-07:00
Where:
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd
Del Mar, CA 92014
USA
Cost:
Free
Contact:

Daybreak at Del Mar | Darkroomers on Location

Join us for a morning of photography at Daybreak at Del Mar. We’ll meet at 7:30 AM by the Don Diego statue and head to the clubhouse terrace to watch and photograph the morning workouts. This is a great opportunity to capture the beauty, power, and grace of racehorses and their riders as they train in the early light.

Event Highlights:

  • Free parking (per the Del Mar website)

  • Access to multiple areas: terrace, fence line, and paddock

  • Live commentary from an announcer about horses and jockeys

  • Optional breakfast available for purchase, or bring your own food and drink

Photo Tips:

  • Bring a versatile lens (such as a 70–200mm f/2.8 zoom); wide angles and tripods are not necessary

  • A jacket and hat are recommended—mornings can be cool, and the marine layer may linger or lift quickly

Additional Info:

Learn more on the Day Break at Del Mar event page

Come early, bring your gear, and enjoy a beautiful morning trackside!

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