The Alabama Stakes Presented by Keeneland Sales has cemented a place in Thoroughbred racing history as one of the most important stakes for 3-year-old fillies in North America. The race was first held in 1872, it has been held at the classic distance of 1 ¼ miles since 1917, and the Alabama has long been a fixture on the Saratoga Race Course calendar.
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2026 Del Mar Mile Stakes at a Glance
On Del Mar’s biggest day of the year, the undercard of Saturday’s Pacific Classic Stakes program will give turf milers a chance to shine. A field of 12 is expected to square off in the Grade 2 Del Mar Mile Stakes, a race that could produce a candidate or two for the Oct.
2026 Pacific Classic Cheat Sheet
California’s signature summer race, the $1 million Pacific Classic Stakes Saturday at Del Mar, drew a competitive and large field of horses ages 3 and older vying for a fees-paid berth to the $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic Oct.
Jockey Red Pollard’s Perseverance Helped Form a Lasting Bond with Seabiscuit
His name is familiar because of his connection to a beloved Thoroughbred, but the story of Red Pollard goes beyond his time with Seabiscuit. He endured a life filled with ups and downs, but his love of the horse kept him going even in the darkest of times. Pollard’s perseverance and his special connection with “the Biscuit” made him an important part of the team behind the superstar.
