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He says having Tropical Storm Hilary blow through back in September has helped with the maintenance of the turf course this fall.
The summer meet averaged 8.92 horses per race and the 39 stakes races averaged 8.56 runners, both among the strongest in the country.
John Beggin is the turf and landscape superintendent for Del Mar’s Jimmy Durante Turf Course, 10 1/2 acres of lush green grass that not only has to look good but must be kept in optimum condition for the horses that run on it every day during the summer and fall meets.
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