Opening day at Del Mar racetrack in San Diego County.
Les Kepics, the trumpeter at Del Mar for the last 30 years, plays “Happy Birthday to You” for Sophia Kollias, right, and her friend Lia Ladas. (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)
For horse racing fans who love to be seen, the 2014 season opener at Del Mar racetrack in San Diego County is dress-up day, especially for women who sport fancy hats. (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)
Wingtip Oxfords, canvas shoes and crazy hats accentuate the eclectic nature during opening day of thoroughbred racing at Del Mar racetrack. (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)
Horse racing fans, many wearing fancy hats, cheer from the Del Mar grandstand at the finish of the second race on opening day. (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)
La Jolla residents Fredrika Taubitz and Dennis Griffin sport homemade hats of palm fronds and “California Chrome” sheeting on opening day at Del Mar racetrack. (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)
Thoroughbred Bird in Love gets a drink of water after winning the second race on opening day at Del Mar racetrack. (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times)
