and softening the curve coming out of the diagonal chute, thus allowing more horses to compete in turf races. The following year, Del Mar renovated the main track, installing El Segundo Sand. Starting in 2014, Del Mar began to run more racing cards due to the closure of the Hollywood Park Racetrack. A fall meet was added, featuring the Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes, Hollywood Derby, and Matriarch Stakes. Del Mar hosted the Breeders' Cup for the first time in November 2017. The meet in 2020 was held behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Larry Collmus temporarily replaced Denman as Voice of Del Mar after 36 years for the summer meet. Denman did return for the fall meet in November, and resumed calling the Del Mar races in July 2021. The 2021 meets will see fans return, but attendees must wear masks and social distancing measures be adhered to. Events There are over 300 events that take place on the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Some of the most well known include: San Diego County Fair previous known as Del Mar Fair Del Mar National Horse Show Scream Zone Holiday of Lights Racing The track races from July to September as well as a second meet in November through early December as of 2014. The following graded events were held at Del Mar in 2022. Grade 1 : Bing Crosby Stakes Clement L. Hirsch Stakes Del Mar Debutante Stakes Del Mar Futurity Del Mar Oaks Pacific Classic Stakes Grade 2 : Del Mar Mile Handicap Del Mar Derby Del Mar Handicap Eddie Read Stakes Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes John C. Mabee Stakes Pat O'Brien Stakes San Clemente Stakes San Diego Handicap Seabiscuit Handicap Sorrento Stakes Yellow Ribbon Handicap Grade 3 : Best Pal Stakes Bob Hope Stakes Cecil B. DeMille Stakes Cougar II Stakes Del Mar Juvenile Turf Stakes Green Flash Handicap Jimmy Durante Stakes La Jolla Handicap Native Diver Stakes Rancho Bernardo Handicap Red Carpet Stakes Torrey Pines Stakes Ungraded stakes: Adoration Stakes Betty Grable Stakes Cary Grant Stakes Daisycutter Handicap Del Mar Juvenile Fillies Turf Stakes Desi Arnaz Stakes Shared Belief Stakes (formerly the El Cajon) Oceanside Stakes Osunitas Stakes Pirate's Bounty Stakes Solana Beach Handicap Tranquility Lake Stakes Wickerr Stakes Windy Sands Handicap Discontinued stakes : Cabrillo Handicap Junior Miss Stakes Other events Opening Day at Del Mar with their famous hat contest Friday Night Concerts which are