Pacific Classic

Beholder Back on Worktab, Pacific Classic ‘Possible’

Defending TVG Pacific Classic champion Beholder breezed five furlongs in 59 seconds Wednesday morning under Gary Stevens, 10 days away from the signature race of the Del Mar summer meeting. […]

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Del Mar Report #4: Champagne Room Breaks Maiden in Sorrento Stakes

Three Stars of the Week – 1st Star: CHAMPAGNE ROOM – There was little doubt in the mind of the bettors and handicappers that the Grade 2 Sorrento Stakes was […] Read More

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Beholder Loss Leaves Mandella With a Classic Decision

Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella was calm and, to borrow a Del Mar marketing phrase, “cool as ever” Sunday morning, about 12 hours after Beholder’s hard-fought loss to Stellar […] Read More

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Clement Hirsch Preview: Beholder Preps for the Pacific Classic

Champion Stellar Wind and three other older fillies and mares were entered Wednesday morning to face mighty Beholder in Saturday’s Grade I, $300,000 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes. Post position draw […] Read More

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California Chrome Outduels Dortmund in Thrilling San Diego Handicap

In a memorable renewal of the Grade II $200,000 San Diego Handicap, fan favorite California Chrome outfinished a stubborn Dortmund after a prolonged duel to score a half-length victory Saturday […] Read More

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California Chrome Works Sharp Five Furlongs in Final Prep for San Diego Handicap

Champion California Chrome worked a sharp five furlongs in :59 1/5 Saturday morning at Del Mar on a racetrack cleared of all but a few other runners he’s likely to […] Read More

Podcast

Blinkers Off 190: Del Mar Preview, Bold Statements and Rapid-Fire Selections

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

Track Reports

Friday Start Bodes Fantastic for Del Mar’s 77th Summer

TGIF. Thank God It’s Friday. Excuse Del Mar Thoroughbred Club racing fans if they add a rider to that popular rallying cry to festivities. Make it Thank God It’s Friday, […] Read More

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Top 5 MUST WATCH Summer Races of 2016

With the Triple Crown in the rearview its now time for my favorite part of the racing calendar! Summer racing is second to none as two of our most historic […] Read More

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Champion Beholder Cruises in G1 Vanity Mile for Eighth Consecutive Win

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 4, 2016)—There is simply no stopping the mighty Beholder. With three Eclipse Awards and a pair of Breeders’ Cup victories, she is already considered one the game’s […] Read More