2026 Pacific Classic S.

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The Pacific Classic is the signature race of Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and one of the most important races of the summer in southern California. The race was first run in 1991 and is contested at 1 1/4 miles on the main track for horses 3 years old and older.

The race carries a $1 million purse and has been won by top Thoroughbreds like Best Pal, Free House, General Challenge, Came Home, Candy Ride, Pleasantly Perfect, Lava Man, Game On Dude and Beholder.

The Pacific Classic is the signature race of Del Mar Thoroughbred Club and one of the most important races of the summer in southern California. The race was first run in 1991 and is contested at 1 1/4 miles on the main track for horses 3 years old and older.

The race carries a $1 million purse and has been won by top Thoroughbreds like Best Pal, Free House, General Challenge, Came Home, Candy Ride, Pleasantly Perfect, Lava Man, Game On Dude and Beholder.

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Fastest Time (since 1976): 1:59:11
Greatest Winning Margin (since 1976): 19 1/4 lengths

Date	Past Winner	Trainer	Jockey	Owner
08/29/2025	Fierceness Trainer / Todd A. Pletcher Jockey / John R. Velazquez Owner / Smith, Derrick, Repole Stable, Tabor, Michael B. and Magnier, Mrs. John	Todd A. Pletcher	John R. Velazquez	Smith, Derrick, Repole Stable, Tabor, Michael B. and Magnier, Mrs. John
08/30/2024	Mixto Trainer / Doug F. O'Neill Jockey / Kyle Frey Owner / Calumet Farm	Doug F. O'Neill	Kyle Frey	Calumet Farm
09/01/2023	Arabian Knight Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Flavien Prat Owner / Zedan Racing Stables, Inc.	Bob Baffert	Flavien Prat	Zedan Racing Stables, Inc.
09/02/2022	Flightline Trainer / John W. Sadler Jockey / Flavien Prat Owner / Hronis Racing, Siena Farm LLC, Summer Wind Equine, et al.	John W. Sadler	Flavien Prat	Hronis Racing, Siena Farm LLC, Summer Wind Equine, et al.
08/20/2021	Tripoli Trainer / John W. Sadler Jockey / Tiago Josue Pereira Owner / Hronis Racing LLC	John W. Sadler	Tiago Josue Pereira	Hronis Racing LLC
08/21/2020	Maximum Security Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Abel Cedillo Owner / West, Gary, West, Mary, Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, Michael B. and Smith, Derrick	Bob Baffert	Abel Cedillo	West, Gary, West, Mary, Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, Michael B. and Smith, Derrick
08/16/2019	Higher Power Trainer / John W. Sadler Jockey / Flavien Prat Owner / Hronis Racing LLC	John W. Sadler	Flavien Prat	Hronis Racing LLC
08/17/2018	Accelerate Trainer / John W. Sadler Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Hronis Racing LLC	John W. Sadler	Joel Rosario	Hronis Racing LLC
08/18/2017	Collected Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Martin Garcia Owner / Speedway Stables LLC	Bob Baffert	Martin Garcia	Speedway Stables LLC
08/19/2016	California Chrome Trainer / Art Sherman Jockey / Victor Espinoza Owner / California Chrome, LLC	Art Sherman	Victor Espinoza	California Chrome, LLC
08/21/2015	Beholder Trainer / Richard E. Mandella Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Spendthrift Farm LLC	Richard E. Mandella	Gary L. Stevens	Spendthrift Farm LLC
08/23/2014	Shared Belief Trainer / Jerry Hollendorfer Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Jungle Racing LLC, KMN Racing LLC, Hollendorfer, Litt, Solis II	Jerry Hollendorfer	Mike E. Smith	Jungle Racing LLC, KMN Racing LLC, Hollendorfer, Litt, Solis II
08/24/2013	Game On Dude Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Martin Garcia Owner / Diamond Pride Lanni Family Trust Mercedes Stable Bernie Schiappa	Bob Baffert	Martin Garcia	Diamond Pride Lanni Family Trust Mercedes Stable Bernie Schiappa
08/25/2012	Dullahan Trainer / Dale L. Romans Jockey / Joel Rosario Owner / Donegal Racing	Dale L. Romans	Joel Rosario	Donegal Racing
08/27/2011	Acclamation Trainer / Donald Warren Jockey / Patrick A. Valenzuela Owner / Hilvers, Peter and Mary and Johnston E. W. and Judy	Donald Warren	Patrick A. Valenzuela	Hilvers, Peter and Mary and Johnston E. W. and Judy
08/27/2010	Richard's Kid Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Zabeel Racing International, Corp	Bob Baffert	Mike E. Smith	Zabeel Racing International, Corp
09/05/2009	Richard's Kid Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Arnold Zetcher LLC	Bob Baffert	Mike E. Smith	Arnold Zetcher LLC
08/23/2008	Go Between Trainer / William I. Mott Jockey / Garrett K. Gomez Owner / Peter Vegso	William I. Mott	Garrett K. Gomez	Peter Vegso
08/18/2007	Student Council Trainer / Vladimir Cerin Jockey / Richard Migliore Owner / Millennium Farms	Vladimir Cerin	Richard Migliore	Millennium Farms
08/19/2006	Lava Man Trainer / Doug F. O'Neill Jockey / Corey S. Nakatani Owner / STD Racing Stable and Wood, Jason	Doug F. O'Neill	Corey S. Nakatani	STD Racing Stable and Wood, Jason
08/20/2005	Borrego Trainer / C. Beau Greely Jockey / Garrett K. Gomez Owner / Kelly, Jon, Scott, Brad, Ralls and Foster LLC, et al	C. Beau Greely	Garrett K. Gomez	Kelly, Jon, Scott, Brad, Ralls and Foster LLC, et al
08/21/2004	Pleasantly Perfect Trainer / Richard E. Mandella Jockey / Jerry D. Bailey Owner / Diamond A Racing Corporation	Richard E. Mandella	Jerry D. Bailey	Diamond A Racing Corporation
08/23/2003	Candy Ride (ARG) Trainer / Ronald L. McAnally Jockey / Julie A. Krone Owner / Craig, Sidney H. and Jenny	Ronald L. McAnally	Julie A. Krone	Craig, Sidney H. and Jenny
08/24/2002	Came Home Trainer / J. Paco Gonzalez Jockey / Mike E. Smith Owner / Farish, William S., Goodman, John B., McCaffery, Trudy and Toffan, John A.	J. Paco Gonzalez	Mike E. Smith	Farish, William S., Goodman, John B., McCaffery, Trudy and Toffan, John A.
08/18/2001	Skimming Trainer / Robert J. Frankel Jockey / Garrett K. Gomez Owner / Juddmonte	Robert J. Frankel	Garrett K. Gomez	Juddmonte
08/25/2000	Skimming Trainer / Robert J. Frankel Jockey / Garrett K. Gomez Owner / Juddmonte	Robert J. Frankel	Garrett K. Gomez	Juddmonte
08/28/1999	General Challenge Trainer / Bob Baffert Jockey / David Romero Flores Owner / Golden Eagle Farm	Bob Baffert	David Romero Flores	Golden Eagle Farm
08/14/1998	Free House Trainer / J. Paco Gonzalez Jockey / Chris J. McCarron Owner / McCaffery, Trudy and Toffan, John A.	J. Paco Gonzalez	Chris J. McCarron	McCaffery, Trudy and Toffan, John A.
08/08/1997	Gentlemen (ARG) Trainer / Richard E. Mandella Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / Andrea E. Stable and Hubbard, R. D.	Richard E. Mandella	Gary L. Stevens	Andrea E. Stable and Hubbard, R. D.
08/09/1996	Dare and Go Trainer / Richard E. Mandella Jockey / Alex O. Solis Owner / La Presle Farm	Richard E. Mandella	Alex O. Solis	La Presle Farm
08/12/1995	Tinners Way Trainer / Robert J. Frankel Jockey / Eddie J. Delahoussaye Owner / Juddmonte Farms	Robert J. Frankel	Eddie J. Delahoussaye	Juddmonte Farms
08/12/1994	Tinners Way Trainer / Robert J. Frankel Jockey / Eddie J. Delahoussaye Owner / Juddmonte Farm	Robert J. Frankel	Eddie J. Delahoussaye	Juddmonte Farm
08/20/1993	Bertrando Trainer / Robert J. Frankel Jockey / Gary L. Stevens Owner / 505 Farms & Nahem	Robert J. Frankel	Gary L. Stevens	505 Farms & Nahem
08/29/1992	Missionary Ridge (GB) Trainer / Robert J. Frankel Jockey / Kent J. Desormeaux Owner / Peter Wall	Robert J. Frankel	Kent J. Desormeaux	Peter Wall
08/09/1991	Best Pal Trainer / Gary F. Jones Jockey / Patrick A. Valenzuela Owner / Golden Eagle Farm	Gary F. Jones	Patrick A. Valenzuela	Golden Eagle Farm