Pacific Classic Stakes

Royal Ship Sails Clear; Big Pacific Classic Threat? | 2022 San Diego Handicap Replay & Reaction

The Racing Dudes react to Royal Ship winning the 2022 San Diego Handicap (G2) at Del Mar, the local prep for the 2022 Pacific Classic Stakes (G1). Is he a […]

Del Mar

Mandaloun Heads West Seeking New Riches | 2022 San Diego Handicap Preview & FREE Picks

Mike previews the 2022 San Diego Handicap (G2) at Del Mar, then gives his top picks and longshots. A field of 9 including the 2021 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mandaloun […] Read More

Breeders' Cup

Racing Dudes Three Stars Of The Week: Where The Surf Meets The Stars

The stars were certainly out at Del Mar last Saturday, with the seaside southern California track playing host to its biggest card of the year, Pacific Classic Day. Not only […] Read More

Del Mar

Tripoli Gives Hronis, Sadler Third Pacific Classic In Four Years

DEL MAR, CA – After stalking Tizamagician‘s pace throughout the early going, Tripoli overtook him in the stretch and held safe to giave owner Hronis Racing and trainer John Sadler […] Read More

Breeders' Cup

Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week: Future Hall of Famer Wins Again

Multiple Grade 1 events at both Del Mar and Saratoga meant that we were lucky enough to see some of the best horses in training strut their stuff, but when […] Read More

Breeders' Cup

Maximum Security Leaves No Doubt in Pacific Classic

DEL MAR, CA – Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert’s charge Maximum Security left no doubt about his west coast supremacy with a strong front-running score in Saturday’s $500,00 TVG Pacific […] Read More

Breeders' Cup

Pacific Classic Preview: Maximum Security, Midcourt Set for Rematch

DEL MAR, CA – Four weeks after they threw it down in the San Diego Handicap (G2), Maximum Security and Midcourt are set for an exciting rematch in Saturday’s $500,000 […] Read More

Podcast

The Magic Mike Show 098: Breeders’ Cup Preps Recap

The Magic Mike Show recaps the big weekend of racing from Saratoga and Del Mar that included two Breeders’ Cup prep races: the Pacific Classic Stakes (G1) and the Del […] Read More

Breeders' Cup

Higher Power Reaches Pacific Classic Glory

DEL MAR, CA – For the second consecutive year, Hronis Racing and trainer John Sadler found their way to the winner’s circle in the $1,000,000 TVG Pacific Classic Stakes (G1) […] Read More

Breeders' Cup

Accelerate Cruises in G1 Pacific Classic

DEL MAR, CA – Hronis Racing’s Accelerate repaid all supporters that made him the prohibitive 2/5 favorite on Saturday when he cruised to a double-digit-length triumph in the Grade 1, $1,000,000 […] Read More