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The Big Five: Ranking the Best Pacific Classic Winners

The Grade 1, $1 million Pacific Classic will be run for the 36th time on Saturday. First contested in 1991, the signature race at Del Mar has successfully stood the test of time as one of America’s...

Legends Posted August 18th, 2026 ·

2026 Del Mar Mile Stakes at a Glance

On Del Mar’s biggest day of the year, the undercard of Saturday’s Pacific Classic Stakes program will give turf milers a chance to shine. A field of 12 is expected to square off in the Grade 2 Del...

Racing Posted August 18th, 2026 ·

2026 Pacific Classic Cheat Sheet

California’s signature summer race, the $1 million Pacific Classic Stakes Saturday at Del Mar, drew a competitive and large field of horses ages 3 and older vying for a fees-paid berth to the $7...

Racing Posted August 17th, 2026 ·

Iron Rose Academy Teaching Students Skills Needed for Career in Horse Racing

Submitted by mcurry on Mon, 08/17/2026 - 14:52

Marissa Short-Lopez launched Iron Rose Academy earlier this year with a goal of providing affordable, efficient training for the racetrack as well as an industry education for people interested in pursuing a career in Thoroughbred racing.

Jockey Red Pollard’s Perseverance Helped Form a Lasting Bond with Seabiscuit

His name is familiar because of his connection to a beloved Thoroughbred, but the story of Red Pollard goes beyond his time with Seabiscuit. He endured a life filled with ups and downs, but his...

Legends Posted August 17th, 2026 ·

Heavily Favored Filly Luster Dominates King's Plate to Win First Leg of Canadian Triple Crown

Last year, Canadian Hall of Famer trainer Josie Carroll told co-owner Andrew Rosen she believed their promising 2-year-old filly Luster would take the connections into the winner's circle in 2026...

Racing Posted August 15th, 2026 ·

ABR Sunday Selections: Full-Card Picks for August 16 at Saratoga

Every Sunday Noel Michaels will provide free full-card picks for a one racecard in North America. A veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer, Michaels also writes a weekly “Weekend Winners”...

Gambling Posted August 15th, 2026 ·

White Abarrio: Remarkable Racing Career Gives Way to a New Chapter

Few Thoroughbreds remain competing at the highest level long enough to build the kind of résumé White Abarrio did....

Racing Posted August 14th, 2026 ·

Breeders’ Cup Fantastic Finishes: Awesome Again Defeats ‘Best of the Best’

There was no shortage of superlatives tossed around before, during, and after the 1998 edition of the Breeders’ Cup Classic, and for good reason....

Legends Posted August 14th, 2026 ·

Betting on a European Invader in 2026 Christophe Clement Turf Stakes

The Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series continues this weekend with the Christophe Clement Turf Stakes Saturday at Saratoga. The $750,000, Grade 1 stakes was previously named the Sword Dancer Stakes and...

Gambling Posted August 13th, 2026 ·