The excitement was palpable as Flightline cruised down the Del Mar homestretch, leading the field for the Grade 1 TVG Pacific Classic Stakes by a margin as wide as he wanted.
Jeff Bloom is a Thoroughbred maven, but according to him, the definitions of a genius, a maestro, or a wizard, do not square. He’s a person of humility, and people of humility would never admit to being something like a maven.
That’s what makes him one.
The original Yiddish translation of the word did resonate for him — someone who understands — sparking a wry grin. “You know my grandparents spoke Yiddish, and they came to the states before World War I, as immigrants from Eastern Europe, Russia, and specifically, Ukraine,” he explained.
The fields for the 14 races that comprise the Breeders’ Cup World Championships really begin to come into focus in summer and fall and this regular feature will offer a snapshot profile of one of the previous weekend’s standout stars.
The $250,000, Grade 2 Beldame Stakes Oct. 9 at Belmont at the Big A turned into a public workout for multiple Grade 1 winner Nest as the 1-20 favorite coasted by 9 ¾ lengths.
