Tom Pedulla presents five key takeaways from superstar Flightline’s dazzling performance in the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic Stakes at Del Mar, Olympiad’s bounce-back effort in the $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes at Saratoga and other major weekend developments:
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Flightline Dominates Pacific Classic, Earns Breeders’ Cup Classic Berth
Entering on a four-race unbeaten streak to start his career, Flightline was heavily favored to win the $1 million, Grade 1 TVG Pacific Classic Stakes Sept. 3 at Del Mar.
Olympiad Rebounds to Win Jockey Club Gold Cup, Virginia Joy Upsets Flower Bowl
Exactly what happened to Olympiad last time out in the Grade 1 Whitney Stakes could be one of those great racetrack mysteries. Maybe it was humidity, which trainer Bill Mott pins it on. Maybe it was some wetness that accounted for a heavy track. But that really doesn't matter anymore.
2022 Del Mar Handicap at a Glance
Immediately after the TVG Pacific Classic Stakes, the final race on a huge Saturday card at Del Mar will also have Breeders’ Cup implications.
