The Cigar Mile Handicap is named for two-time Horse of the Year Cigar, the winner of 16 consecutive races from 1994-1996. The race was called the NYRA Mile Handicap from 1988-1996 and renamed the Ciga...
Mixto came into the $1 million Pacific Classic with just a maiden win from 13 career starts. He came out of Del Mar’s showcase summer race with not only surprising victory, but an all-fees paid, aut...
This year, the 10-furlong Pacific Classic (G1) will be contested for the 34th time and is once again a Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” event for the $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1), ...
After tying up after her routine gallop on Thursday, early Pacific Classic (G1) favorite Adare Manor will will be withdrawn from the 1 1/4-mile race. The 5-year-old mare is expected to be fine, but li...
This year, the 10-furlong Pacific Classic (G1) will be contested for the 33rd time and is again a Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” event for the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1), set t...
By Richard Rosenblatt There’s Uncle Sid. Grandpa Tino. Grandson Joshua. Of course, there’s Kevin Attard, too. He’s the son of Tino and father of Joshua. Talk about a family affair, eh? The $1 mi...
By Noel Michaels Five graded stakes, a pair of Grade 1’s, a pair of Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In’’ races and the Pacific Classic. Put it all together, and it adds up to a highly-playab...
By Margaret Ransom A strong 11-race card is on tap at Del Mar on Saturday anchored by the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (G1), back to its status as the West Coast’s premier summer event for handica...
By Noel Michaels Saturday is the centerpiece day of the Del Mar summer meet – Pacific Classic Day. The 11-race card at Del Mar features great racing and wagering topped by five graded stakes races f...
By Margaret Ransom Del Mar has put together an outstanding 11-race card Saturday with champion Maximum Security the headliner in a six-horse field for the 30th running of the $500,000 Pacific Classic ...