Improving forecast could be a boon to Del Mar’s Turf Festival

Improving forecast could be a boon to Del Mar’s Turf Festival

DEL MAR — The ever-improving forecast calls for diminishing chances of rain next weekend, setting the stage for a strong grand finale to Del Mar’s 12th fall meeting. There will be seven stakes races over the final three days. Six of those will be graded stakes, while six will also be part of the annual Turf Festival. The festival starts Friday with the $200,000 Grade II Hollywood Turf Cup. There will be three stakes races on Saturday, capped by …