8/20-21 (DMR): Pac Classic, Oaks (G1's), H'cap (G2); DMR Mile (G2)

[Kasept]

6th (4:43) Del Mar Oaks (G1)

1 1/8 Miles (Turf) | Fillies | 3 Year Olds Stakes | Purse: $300,000

1 Lady Valeur (IRE) Bejarano R 122 L
2 Decked Out Desormeaux K J 122 L
3 Mokat Arroyo N Jr 122 L
4 Mines and Magic Van Dyke D 122 L
5 Barleysugar (IRE) Stevens G L 122 L
6 Lynne's Legacy Espinoza V 122 L
7 Harmonize Alvarado J 122
8 Cheekaboo Gonzalez S 122 L
9 Mrs. Norris Baze T C 122 L
10 Stays in Vegas Prat F 122 L
11 Tin Type Gal Talamo J 122 L



8th (5:43) Del Mar H. (G2)

1 3/8 Miles (Turf) | Open | 3 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $250,000

1 Belisarius (IRE) Alvarado J 114 L
2 Quick Casablanca (CHI) Baze T C 119 L
3 Wanstead Gardens Gonzalez S 117 L
4 Metaboss Bejarano R 116 L
5 Power Foot Arroyo N Jr 117 L
6 Express Himself (IRE) Espinoza V 115
7 Flamboyant (FR) Prat F 123 L
8 Ashleyluvssugar Stevens G L 122 L
9 Finnegans Wake Desormeaux K J 120 L
10 El Huerfano Blanc B 115 Blk-Off L
11 Patentar (FR) Van Dyke D 118 L
12 Texas Ryano Talamo J 117 L



9th (6:15) $1 Million TVG Pacific Classic S. (G1)

1 1/4 Miles | Open | 3 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $1,000,000

1 California Chrome Espinoza V 124 L
2 Hoppertunity Prat F 124 L
3 War Story Mejias R 124 L
4 Hard Aces Gonzalez S 124 L
5 Win the Space Talamo J 124 L
6 Imperative Arroyo N Jr 124 L
7 Beholder Stevens G L 119 L
8 Dortmund Bejarano R 124 L
9 Dalmore Desormeaux K J 118 L

[FATPIANO]

GREAT NEWS, He would not run her if he thought she could lose.

[RHT2004]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Beholder on track for PacClassic defense try after workout.. “There’s no reason not to do it from what I’ve seen so far.”

Isn't Dortmund reason enough not to do it?
Why not showcase her here in the Personal Ensign?

[Pants II]

Originally Posted by RHT2004

Isn't Dortmund reason enough not to do it?
Why not showcase her here in the Personal Ensign?

One race doesn't make your narrative. Doubt her all you'd like but I commend Mandella for being a true competitor.

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by Pants II

One race doesn't make your narrative. Doubt her all you'd like but I commend Mandella for being a true competitor.

And a nod to B. Wayne Hughes too..

The notion that she should travel cross country is ridiculous when she can run out of her stall to defend a title in the meet's highlight handicap race.

[cakes44]

I'll eat crow now, or at least when she runs. I was sure her last race was a good enough excuse to call it good with her. Good on Hughes and Mandella!

[Pants II]

Originally Posted by Kasept

And a nod to B. Wayne Hughes too..

The notion that she should travel cross country is ridiculous when she can run out of her stall to defend a title in the meet's highlight handicap race.

That's a given. It's nice to see the connections do the right thing and go for the repeat.

I don't understand the complaint. If you don't like the horse you'd figure her going in this spot produces betting value.

Oh well it's a moot point. She's running where she belongs.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Kasept

And a nod to B. Wayne Hughes too..

The notion that she should travel cross country is ridiculous when she can run out of her stall to defend a title in the meet's highlight handicap race.

would love for stellar wind to go there as well.

[bare it all]

Originally Posted by RHT2004

Isn't Dortmund reason enough not to do it?
Why not showcase her here in the Personal Ensign?

Maybe it's just been bad luck when she has, but I'd guess this mare doesn't ship well.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by bare it all

Maybe it's just been bad luck when she has, but I'd guess this mare doesn't ship well.

she does not, it has been well documented.

[Dunbar]

Originally Posted by Pants II

Doubt her all you'd like but I commend Mandella for being a true competitor.

Originally Posted by Kasept

And a nod to B. Wayne Hughes too..

[cakes44]

Beholder is IN baby!

[SundayStar]

Chrome, Beholder and Dortmund. looking forward to it!

[Dunbar]

It's been a long time since I've been this excited to watch a race.

This from Bloodhorse, after Beholder went a half in :47 in her final serious work before the race:

When Mandella met Beholder and Painter back at the barn following the exercise, he asked his rider how she went.

Painter, who has worked for the Mandella barn since 1998, just shook her head from side to side in amazement.

"Oh, boy. Oh, man," was her comment.

[RHT2004]

Originally Posted by Dunbar

It's been a long time since I've been this excited to watch a race.

This from Bloodhorse, after Beholder went a half in :47 in her final serious work before the race:

When Mandella met Beholder and Painter back at the barn following the exercise, he asked his rider how she went.

Painter, who has worked for the Mandella barn since 1998, just shook her head from side to side in amazement.

"Oh, boy. Oh, man," was her comment.

Its been a long time since I have been this excited to bet on a race. Dortmund wont be the favorite, and he wont even be the 2nd choice. Huge value in the multis, especially since he is the big horse in the division along with Frosted.

[casp0555]

Originally Posted by RHT2004

Its been a long time since I have been this excited to bet on a race. Dortmund wont be the favorite, and he wont even be the 2nd choice. Huge value in the multis, especially since he is the big horse in the division along with Frosted.

[knickslions2]

Originally Posted by RHT2004

Its been a long time since I have been this excited to bet on a race. Dortmund wont be the favorite, and he wont even be the 2nd choice. Huge value in the multis, especially since he is the big horse in the division along with Frosted.

Interesting to see the odds. I think he will be 2nd choice with Chrome the fav

[freddymo]

She better find her race from last year or she will be beat like a rented mule. She has run exactly 1 race that makes her competitive with these types. I hope she comes back to form but I have not been overly impressed with her in '16. I truly appreciate her connections give her and the sport every chance.. VERY sporting!!!

[RHT2004]

I truly believe we are going to see a breakout, superstar performance from Dortmund.

[jms62]

Originally Posted by RHT2004

I truly believe we are going to see a breakout, superstar performance from Dortmund.

Hope all give a great effort and we have a 3 way photo in antcipation that all will show up for the most antcipated classic possibly ever. ONly thing better is if Pharoh gave us a 4 year old campaign