Where the Surf Meets the Turf, at Del Mar

Today was my first day ever at a horse track, and being the gambling enthusiast that I am... I think I'm hooked! It didn't grow on me right away however... but its a great way to lounge around, enjoy the sun, and make some money at the same time!
I still haven't worked out all the little details though, like researching the bets on the paper, getting familiar with jockeys, horse-trainers, etc, but I think it could be a lot of fun. For today, I was just focusing on the basics like odds, and basically, plain out guessing, but it was fun nevertheless, and a great way to socialize... as long as you get a winning ticket every now and then.
Now, I'm not planning on becoming a hard-core horse-race gambling enthusiast... but it was a good break from the typical casino scene. Sports betting simply just has a charm of its own.
I definately have to go back at least once next season!