Del Mar prepares for Grade 1 Pacific Classic horse race

The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club is preparing for the Pacific Classic, a Grade 1 race featuring a $1 million purse. The event serves as an automatic qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Classic.

A field of 11 horses is set to compete in the 1 ¼-mile dirt race. Among the top contenders is Knightsbridge, trained by Bill Mott, who enters following a dominant win in the Monmouth Cup. Other notable participants include Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile winner Full Serrano, Dubai World Cup winner Hit Show, and Santa Anita Handicap winner British Isles.

Recent graded stakes races at Del Mar have highlighted various contenders, including a notable longshot that has gained attention from bettors. Analysts suggest that the race dynamics, particularly the pace and track conditions, will be critical factors in determining the winner.