Surfside Race Place spot to watch Breeders' Cup

DEL MAR, CA (Nov. 4, 2009) — Surfside Race Place, one of the nation’s largest and most prestigious off-track-betting facilities, is expecting one of its biggest race crowds of the year for the 26th Anniversary Breeders’ Cup World Championship, which will be simulcast at Surfside Friday and Saturday, November 6 & 7 from Santa Anita in Arcadia, CA. The best horses, trainers, and jockeys in the world will compete for $25 million in purses. Watch Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird and undefeated champion Zenyatta compete.

Advanced wagering begins on Friday for Saturdays Breeders’ Cup races. Races from Oak Tree, Turf Paradise, Aqueduct, Churchill Downs, Golden Gate, Woodbine, Hastings, Los Alamitos, and Cal Expo will be shown on more than 1,000 video monitors.

Join XX 1090 Sports Radio on November 7 for a special “live” broadcast from 10 a.m. to noon. XX Sports will be giving away cool prizes, tickets and other gear for fans at Surfside. A wide array of Breeders’ Cup memorabilia and merchandise will be available during the event.

Gates open November 6 at 9 a.m. Gates open November 7 at 8:30 a.m. First post is at 9:45 a.m. and the Breeders Cup Classic is at 3:45 p.m. Surfside patrons are advised to arrive early for the best seats.

General admission is $5.00. Theatre seating in the Las Vegas-style race book is $5. The Saddle Club admission package is $10, and includes a program. Diamond Club members receive 50 percent off admission and free parking after signing up for their free card. Don’t miss the rush on this exciting day.

Surfside Race Place is located on the Del Mar Fairgrounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., and offers off-track wagering from September through June (closed during the live Del Mar race meet). Surfside features live racing from tracks across the country. Surfside’s unique features include a smoke-free environment, the luxurious Saddle Club, and patios with video monitors where Del Mar’s outstanding weather can be enjoyed. The immaculate 90,000-square-foot facility is designed to provide the ultimate satellite wagering enjoyment. For more information, visit www.surfsideraceplace.com or call 858-755-1167.