Gold Phoenix gets up in time for three-peat in BC WAYI Del Mar ‘Cap
For the third straight year, Gold Phoenix flew late to capture the Del Mar H. (G2) and book his ticket to the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1). […]
Del Mar Handicap
Argentina’s El Encinal preps for Breeders’ Cup in Del Mar ‘Cap; Motorious, Du Jour seek repeats
The Pacific Classic (G1) isn’t the only Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” at Del Mar on Saturday. Two of the four undercard stakes are also part of the Breeders’ Cup Challenge program. […]
Gold Phoenix repeats in Del Mar Handicap; Motorious, Du Jour, Ceiling Crusher win graded stakes
The Pacific Classic (G1) may have been the feature race on Saturday’s action-packed card at Del Mar, but the seaside oval hosted four other graded stakes for good measure. […]
Exaulted brings perfect turf mark to Del Mar Mile; Gold Phoenix, Faiza, Bran top Pacific Classic undercard stakes
Unbeaten since switching to turf, Exaulted will seek his fifth consecutive win when he lines up for Saturday’s $300,000 Del Mar Mile (G2). The Peter Eurton-trained horse heads a field of 10, and the Del […]
Defunded favored in San Diego; Dr. Schivel to make title defense in Bing Crosby
Del Mar will offer a pair of stakes Saturday with Breeders’ Cup implications, the $300,000 San Diego H. (G2) and $400,000 Bing Crosby (G1) at six furlongs, a “Win & You’re In” for the Breeders’ […]
Gold Phoenix, Hong Kong Harry, Slow Down Andy prevail on Del Mar turf
In town to ride the sublime Flightline in the Pacific Classic (G1), Flavien Prat also turned a graded turf double aboard Gold Phoenix in the Del Mar H. (G2) and Hong Kong Harry in the Del Mar Mile (G2). […]
Breeders’ Cup qualifier among four stakes on Pacific Classic undercard
Four stakes, including a “Win & You’re In” qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1), will be offered on Saturday’s Pacific Classic undercard at Del Mar. Del Mar H. (G2) – Race 11 (9 p.m. […]
Astronaut achieves liftoff at 24-1 in BC WAYI Del Mar ‘Cap
After a fine second in his stakes debut in the June 19 San Juan Capistrano (G3), Astronaut rocketed into the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) with a 24-1 upset of Saturday’s “Win and You’re In” Del Mar H. (G2) […]
Arklow, United to square off in Del Mar Handicap
Del Mar H. (G2) – Race 11 (10 p.m. ET) Grade 1 winners Arklow and United head an 11-horse field in Saturday’s $300,000 Del Mar H. One of four graded stakes on the Pacific Classic […]
Red King holds off United in Del Mar ‘Cap to secure Breeders’ Cup berth
With a bold move into contention second time down the backside, Red King was able to get the jump over odds-on favorite United and held off that rival in the final strides to win Saturday’s […]