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2012 Pacific Classic (G1)

Date/Track:
8/26/2012, Del Mar
Post Time:
5:19 PM PT
Distance:
1 1/4 m (Synthetic)
Age/Sex:
3+ M
Time:
1:59.54

What the Nation is saying about the 2012 Pacific Classic (G1)...

As two of the best horses in America, we hope for strong representation from the Romans' pair. Their Middle East odyssey begins in separate races on Saturday.Read More
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  • Buckpasser · Thank you Lisa111. That is quite a compliment. I appreciate it very much. · 102 days ago ·
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  • peter.jones.5621149 · I wouldn't write off Dullahan. I think it will be an upset in the DWC. I wouldn't back Hunter's Light. The DWC is not won by favorites. Any European horse is dangerous - especially those who have run in Australia. · 101 days ago ·
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A four-day suspension incurred by Chantal Sutherland while riding in an international team event on Saturday at Ascot, England, to be served August 25-28, may jeopardize her participation in the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic as the regular jockey for Game On Dude. Read More
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  • Mary Z. · In a good way · 173 days ago ·
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  • cocoa2 · Of course. · 173 days ago ·
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The older male division is a deeply contested one, but there is one horse that stands out. His name is Ron the Greek.Read More
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  • icyhotboo · dani.pugh, I love RTG and WD but as you pointed out it's his tactical speed that will give FL the edge. Of course having that edge is not a guarantee of anything but I'm really excited over what I perceive as an extradinary group of older horses that hasn't been seen for a while from my perspective anyway. · 278 days ago ·
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  • dani.pugh · icy, I agree that this group is a very deep and talented one. I don't remember a time where the speed figures for an entire group of older males have been so consistently high. Even with some defections, I strongly believe the classic will be not only highly competitive an interesting race to handicap, but also a deep field full of talent. I cannot wait for the fall races to unfold so that we may see who will lead the division into what looks to be a very exciting race. · 276 days ago ·
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A look at the top 10 American contenders to carry the torch Court Vision captured from Goldikova last year.Read More
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  • Mary Z. · Or the very good turf miler females? They don't get their own race. Which ones could join the boys? · 278 days ago ·
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  • jasen.mangrum · AmbitiousD, I'm not sure about Summer Front, but I know Silver Max is being pointed to the BC. I know it was 1 1/4, but he's not in the top 10 after that performance against straight 3 year old. Plus, if Obviously & Little Mike both show up for the BC mile, he'll be in for a long day. · 278 days ago ·
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Final handle numbers for Sunday’s TVG Pacific Classic Day card were registered Monday morning and additional Advanced Deposit Wagering (ADW) bets drove the figures even beyond the track’s estimates of the seventh-best wagering day in its history. Read More
Dullahan won, GOD got second.
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  • Mary Z. · http://bloodstock.racingpost.com/statistic/international_ratings.sd It just needed to d at the end. · 295 days ago ·
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  • Mary Z. · the, whatever. · 295 days ago ·
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Dullahan, with Joel Rosario up, rolled late down the center of the track to defeat Game on Dude and jockey Chantal Sutherland.Read More
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  • Floridaf · ILuvTurfRacing, I am personally of the opinion that the added distance of the BC Turf won't be a problem for Dullahan. Throw out his Belmont effort on account of his dislike for the dirt. From what I've seen, Dullahan appears to be one that relishes distance. Go back to his early races; he didn't break his maiden until the distance was extended to 8.5 furlongs, and he's run well going routes ever since (again, if you throw out the Belmont and the Haskell on account of his dislike for dirt). · 295 days ago ·
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  • cocoa2 · deep closers do not win the BELMONT STAKES. It is a fact. Dullahan is a fine horse, not to be overrated (as he ran recent;y on a fast track) and not to be underrated (saying he cannot handle dirt). · 295 days ago ·
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. Most champions are dirt runners, but they don’t have to be. With all of the major 3-YO dirt runners retired, I argue that this would be the year, if any, to buck the trend and make a non-dirt specialist champion. Now is the time, and with the proper credentials, I vote Dullahan for Champion 3-Year...Read More
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  • Floridaf · Well put, rafirox, and I agree with you completely. · 296 days ago ·
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  • rafirox · Thanks, Floridaf, It feels good to get a compliment on this site :) I don't get many. I'll actually be rooting for Dullahan to win the honors, I would like to see something different. · 296 days ago ·
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Who do you like?
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  • travel_vic · Did not lose a dime over a track I never play, BUT data represented my conclusions and given the number of times I am RIGHT and not wrong, NOTHING will change in the way I evaluate races......Had the same trouble with Hard Spun and real mediocre animal · 296 days ago ·
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  • travel_vic · I agree with most of my handicapping colleagues who find the Del Mar courses so "out of sync" with the rest, particualry in the day to day biases expressed there, they have all but abandoned it. · 296 days ago ·
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Dullahan rallied from deep in the ten-horse field to run down 6-5 favored Game on Dude in the Grade I TVG Pacific Classic under jockey Joel Rosario Sunday. Read More
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  • icyhotboo · I didn't look at the race because I'm a terrible handicapper on synthetic and the horse I liked Dullahan was running against older horses, specifically GOD who I thought would run this kind of race. I knew D would run well but the difference between a good 3yo copared to a good older horse is big. Still it wouldn't have hurt me to play an ex box probably $12 with GOD top/ $8 wt D top / but I didn't to my regret. If only once I could have hindsight before the race.lol · 296 days ago ·
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  • Floridaf · It wasn't even that big of an upset with Dullahan as the third betting choice. I imagine that his age and shipping in from across the country probably deterred some bettors from backing him, but that just made the victory all the more sweet for those who did. · 296 days ago ·
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Eclipse Sportswire was on the scene at Del Mar for the G1 Pacific Classic, where Dullahan redeemed himself with a win over Game On Dude! Also at Del Mar was the G1 Pat O'Brien, a sweep for Bob Baffert's trainees Capital Account and Coil.  At Saratoga, Alpha and Golden Ticket dead-heated fo...Read More
Dullahan showed heart, determination, guts, and grit today. I believe he is on the rise big time. Very impressive. Side note; I also think Game On Dude moved way too early, but hey...what do I know!?
Game On Dude drew post position 9 Wednesday night and was installed the 5-2 morning line favorite to win the 22nd edition of the $1,000,000 TVG Pacific Classic this Sunday at Del Mar. Read More
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  • platano.lajara · i like G.O.D/R.T/RKID/Amani i think dullahan willnt finish top 3 mayb not even in the superfecta · 297 days ago ·
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  • amdaman · For a moment, it looked like GOD was going to hold on. He didn't stop, but Dullahan's kick was too much. He even set a new track record. That 5-wide move on the turn was pretty impressive too. I wasn't going to bet him at 4-1 or 9-2, but luckily he went up to 5-1 in the last 2 minutes before post. He'll be a tough one in the BC Classic. · 297 days ago ·
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what time does it start?...
Dullahan and Jaycito are my two choices for this race.
Saturday Del Mar Recap – August 25 The Saturday card is still in progress and there is already a massive carryover into Pacific Classic Day. Please check back later for Saturday’s recap. Sunday’s Pick 6 ($570,012 carryover) Degree of Difficulty: Competitive (7/10) Possible Singles: Obviously (7th ra...Read More
It was a tumultuous weekend at Del Mar, with two-time Pacific Classic winner Richard's Kid sold and transferred to Doug O'Neill's barn from Bob Baffert, making the move just 8 days before his 3rd attempt in the G1 race. An ownership group including Santa Anita CEO Mark Verge and Read More
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  • ScottDick · Sad to see so many talented three year olds retire at the same time. · 301 days ago ·
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  • rafirox · Baffert? Rough Year???? Have you looked at his win percentage lately???? It's over 30 percent. · 300 days ago ·
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another win for game on dude
TVG will present wall-to-wall coverage Sunday from Del Mar beginning at 9:00 a.m. PT as it leads up to a special 90-minute show dedicated to the Grade I, $1 million TVG Pacific Classic. That show begins at 4:30 p.m. PT, with post time for the race, which will air exclusively on TVG, scheduled for 5:...Read More
I think acclamation would have beaten them all

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