Equine Fever. I’ve had a mild case of it since July 22, when I posted about Opening Day at Del Mar and Bucatini Carbonara. The symptoms are exacerbated by continued work, failure to attend at least a few 4:00 Fridays, and practicing too much gambling restraint. Having not been to the races even once this season, John and I awoke Wednesday morning with excruciating symptoms. It was Closing Day at Del Mar and it was our last chance for relief from the pain. We made obligatory calls to our respective offices, a trip to the ATM money tree, and we were off to the races! I love the people-watching, like this guy studying his racing program while enjoying a strawberry ice cream cone 
One of my favorite jockeys, Garrett Gomez, aboard Little Heater in the 4th 
And away they go! 
Around the first turn, on the turf 
Stretch run 
Sweet victory 
After the races, one of the hot spots is Pacifica Del Mar restaurant, at the Del Mar Plaza. Pacifica’s signature dish is the Barbecued Sugar Spiced Salmon. I’ve ordered this almost every time I’ve dined at Pacifica, but it was time to make it at home.
One of my favorite jockeys, Garrett Gomez, aboard Little Heater in the 4th 
And away they go! 
Around the first turn, on the turf 
Stretch run 
Sweet victory 
After the races, one of the hot spots is Pacifica Del Mar restaurant, at the Del Mar Plaza. Pacifica’s signature dish is the Barbecued Sugar Spiced Salmon. I’ve ordered this almost every time I’ve dined at Pacifica, but it was time to make it at home.Visit There’s a Newf in My Soup! for more photos and the recipe.
