Big Race Bob pulls a Classic at Del Mar

  There is an art to winning the big events. In stick and ball sports they call it clutch. Whether it be nailing a three at the buzzer, launching a dinger in the bottom of the ninth, or making a tackle at the two yard line, there is something to be said for performing...

Mandella riding a Rocket into Pacific Classic

    Hall of Fame Thoroughbred trainer Richard Mandella has enjoyed many wonderful achievements since opening his own stable back in 1976. As a force in the Southern California racing circuit, he has elevated the game with superior conditioning methods that always puts...

Flightline…how does he stack up???

  Now that Flightline has been officially sent to the breeding shed, the debate can begin. Where does this unbeaten runner rank as far as the all-time greats are concerned? The great thing about sports is the comparison of athletes from different eras. Who is actually...

Flightline provides a Classic answer

Athletes always face questions, that’s the nature of sports. They answer on the playing field. The 2022 Pacific Classic at Del Mar provided more than just a simple reply to any interrogatives. Flightline came into the 32nd running of this mile and a quarter scamper at...

2022 Pacific Classic could be another classic

  The Pacific Classic at Del Mar has long been one of “those” races. You know, one you circle on the calendar and always look forward to. Having featured some of the greatest Thoroughbred athletes since its inception in 1991, this mile and a-quarter drive over the Del...