Pacific Classic

Racing Dudes Three Stars of the Week

1. California Chrome 2. Songbird 3. Tourist

News

California Chrome Brilliant in G1 Pacific Classic Romp

California Chrome, all-time leading money-winner in North America, embellished his growing stature as one of the finest Thoroughbreds to grace the racing scene in recent times with a brilliant triumph […] Read More

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Ashleyluvssugar Holds on to Win G2 Del Mar Handicap Over Charging Metaboss

Masterfully-rated on the lead by Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens, 5-2 favored Ashleyluvssugar held on desperately in the final strides to nose out rallying Metaboss and win the G2 […] Read More

Podcast

Blinkers Off 195: Alabama and Pacific Classic Previews and Rapid-Fire

Blinkers Off has released a new episode! Blinkers Off provides weekly insights into the world of horse racing including race selections and previews, handicapping methods and exclusive stories. You can […] Read More

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Pacific Classic Preview: Showdown at Old Del Mar

California Chrome drew the No. 1 post position and was established as the 8-5 favorite on oddsmaker Russ Hudak’s morning line at the draw party Tuesday evening at the Brigantine […] Read More

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California Chrome Draws Rail for Pacific Classic

America’s top racehorse – California Chrome – drew Post No. 1 and was installed as the 8/5 morning line favorite Tuesday for this Saturday’s $1,000,000 TVG Pacific Classic at Del […] Read More

Track Reports

Beholder Turns in Final Breeze for Pacific Classic

Spendthrift Farm’s Beholder turned in her final bit of serious exercise in front of the $1-million TVG Pacific Classic this Saturday when she worked a half mile on Tuesday morning […] Read More

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Del Mar Report #5: Klimt Looks Sharp in Best Pal Stakes

Three Stars of the Week – 1st Star: KLIMT – Bob Baffert has another nice two year old! Klimt was a nice three length winner in the Grade 2 Best […] Read More

Track Reports

Del Mar Stable Notes: California Chrome, Dortmund Put in Final Works for Pacific Classic

California Chrome and Dortmund, the 1-2 finishers at the end of a heart rate-accelerating stretch duel in the San Diego Handicap on July 23, put in their final works Sunday […] Read More

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Del Mar Barn Notes: Beholder Probable for Pacific Classic

BEHOLDER NOMINATED AND ‘PROBABLE’ FOR TVG PACIFIC CLASSIC Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella’s carefully chosen word for the status of Beholder regarding a title defense in the $1 million […] Read More