The Pacific Classic features not just a $1 million purse, but several interesting storylines. The most recognizable one surrounds Richard’s Kid being kidnapped from the Bob Baffert barn in a deal the trainer called shady and unprofessional. The Hall of Famer trainer will counter his former two –time Pacific Classic winning horse with the vaunted [...]
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Betting the 2011 Pacific Classic from Del Mar
The 2011 Pacific Classic from Del Mar is for three year olds and upward going 1 ¼ miles on the dirt for a purse of $1,000,000. This looks like a strong race with 7 of 10 entrants having won a graded stakes race. The race includes 4 Grade 1 winners and 2 others that are [...]
August 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Twirling Candy prepares for Pacific Classic
Twirling Candy is an incredibly fast horse. No sane person would deny that fact. The son of Candy Ride owns 7 wins from 10 starts including triumphs in the Malibu Stakes, Del Mar Derby, Strub Stakes and Californian Stakes. He has had three chances to break through and prove himself as the top horse in [...]
August 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Travers Weekend Picks & Plays
*****CLICK HERE TO GET OUR 2011 TRAVERS AND PACIFIC CLASSIC PICKS***** The Midsummer Derby aka the Travers Stakes is finally here, along with tons of other important races. Among the big races that will be contested this weekend are the Pacific Classic, Pat O’Brien Handicap, Victory Ride Stakes, King’s Bishop Stakes, Personal Ensign Stakes, Ballerina [...]
September 5, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Rail Trip headlines big day at Del Mar in the Pacific Classic
I love the place where the surf meets the turf. Del Mar is easily one of the best places on this planet, and Sunday will be its best day of racing. Some of the events include the Grade 1 Pat O’Brien Stakes, Grade 2 Del Mar Derby, and the Grade 1 Pacific Classic. It doesn’t [...]
