Fast Track fifth in first race on Del Mar's expanded turf course

Following the conclusion of the 2013 Del Mar Thoroughbred Club meet, the racing organization which leases the track from the 22nd District Agricultural Association began work to widen Del Mar’s turf course from between 52 feet and 63 feet to 80 feet throughout. The primary desired result came to fruition earlier this year when the Breeders’ Cup was awarded to Del Mar for 2017.

The first actual race on the new turf course was the fifth race July 17, which was the first day of Del Mar’s 2014 summer meet. The horses included Fast Track, a 7-year-old gelding who is stabled at the San Luis Rey Trai...