Homebred filly Sweet Azteca has six rivals to outrun Sunday in the 53rd edition of the Rancho Bernardo Handicap for fillies and mares.

Nominations for the 34th running of the G1 FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic closed at midnight and 12 horses have been nominated to the $1 million race with two big surprises now in the mix.

Favored Divin Propos found his best stride late and came away a one-length winner of the allowance feature at Del Mar Thursday.

Trainer Bob Baffert announced his decision to run Arabian Knight in the G2 Pat O’Brien. Before the ink could dry, Hill ‘n’ Dale Farm dropped a press release saying the 2023 FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic winner has been retired to stud.

And while he’s the 3/5 morning line favorite to add yet another feather to his cap in the extended sprint, it won’t be easy.

Moment’s Pleasure poured it on late and cleared the field to come away the winner of Sunday’s $152,500 Solana Beach Stakes at Del Mar.

Dr Venkman © Benoit Photo PACIFIC CLASSIC FIELD BEGINS TO COME INTO FOCUS TWO WEEKS OUT The G1 FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic is less than two weeks away and it’s beginning to take shape. Five...

Iscreamuscream traded the lead with invader Whiskey Decision over the course of the Del Mar Oaks Presented by Keeneland Sales Saturday at the seaside track, but when the money was down and the running had to be done, “Scream” was the one.

Big fields, lots of star power mark first half of summer meet.

Sunset Glory benefitted greatly from a perfectly timed ride by grass specialist Umberto Rispoli.