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Ground Key for Art Power in Nunthorpe

King Power Racing’s Art Power (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}), who won the G3 Lacken S. at Naas on July 4, is targeting the Aug. 21 G1 Nunthorpe S., where he would face top older sprinter Battaash (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}). His trainer Tim Easterby is hoping for rain, as the grey is not ending his season in the York sprinting showcase. The 3-year-old colt is riding a four-race winning streak, with a novice score at York last October kicking things off at second asking. Art Power followed up with another novice win, this time at Newcastle on June 1, and won the Palace Of Holyroodhouse H. at Royal Ascot on June 19 prior to his Lacken score.

“I’d like it to rain,” said Easterby. “We’re fine over five furlongs, but I just wouldn’t want to run him on very quick ground because it’s not all about the Nunthorpe. He goes on fast ground, but the pace you need for that race on fast ground might be the thing. If it rains it is definitely the right way to go. The ground is key to us having a good chance, I think.”

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Baffert Calls Maximum Security’s Pacific Classic Prep ‘Best He Has Worked For Me’

Maximum Security worked 6 furlongs in 1:12.80 at 6:30 a.m. PT on Sunday morning at Del Mar near San Diego, Calif., an exercise that drew a rave review from Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert.

“(Maximum Security) worked the best he has worked for me,” Baffert said via text. “Right on schedule for the Pacific Classic. A very impressive breeze.”

With Juan Ochoa up, Maximum Security – who won the Grade 2 San Diego Handicap on July 25 in his first start for Baffert in a career of nine wins in 11 starts with earnings of nearly $12 million – was sent out along with stablemate McKale, a 5-year-old allowance winner.

Maximum Security's work was the best, by nearly three seconds, of five total at the distance.

Clocker Toby Turrell noted: “He looked relaxed throughout, gathered up a nice stride late and was widening on his company under the wire.” McKale was officially timed in 1:00.00 for five furlongs.

Maximum Security, a son of New Year's Day, bred and owned by Gary and Mary West of nearby Rancho Santa Fe, is one of six “probables” and three “possibles” for the $500,000 signature event of the meeting. The 30th running of the Pacific Classic is scheduled August 22 as part of a five-stakes program.

Baffert confirmed that Abel Cedillo, aboard for the San Diego, would retain the mount for the TVG Pacific Classic.

“Now all we've got to do is get those TVG guys to raise the purse …LOL,” Baffert texted.

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Aug. 22 Pacific Classic Betting Challenge Shifting To Online Only At TVG.com

Del Mar near San Diego, Calif., will offer the “Pacific Classic Betting Challenge” on Saturday, August 22, TVG Pacific Classic Day at the seaside oval when five graded stakes will be presented on a stellar 11-race card.

The “live money” Challenge is offered online for the first time through TVG.com only and is expected to draw as many as 200 players.

Those interested in competing can sign up at the Handicapping Contest link at DMTC.com/PCBC.  Registration opens this Thursday, August 13, at 9 a.m. (Pacific).

Here are the rules and facts around the Challenge:

  • Online live money Challenge at TVG.com only.
  • $4,000 to enter with $3,000 to bankroll and $1,000 to prizes. 100% payout of prizes.
  • Del Mar live races only with loaded card including 5 graded stakes races; 11 total races.
  • Prizes include Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge and National Horseplayer Championship entries.
  • Win, place, show, exacta, trifecta and double wagering.
  • Wager at least $500 on 4 races and at least $3,000 for the Challenge.
  • Up to two entries per player.
  • Feeders on HorseTourneys.com.

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