Tom Pedulla presents five takeaways from the $500,000, Grade 1 TVG Pacific Classic Stakes on Saturday at Del Mar and other key developments this weekend:
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Beholder: A Racing Diva Who Never Backed Down From a Fight
Beholder, one of racing’s greatest mares, was a diva long before she built the credentials to act that way. “She had a very aggressive side that made her a little difficult to work with at times,” said Richard Mandella, her Hall of Fame trainer. “Saying that, it’s part of what made her the fighter she was.”
SLIDESHOW: Meet the 2020 Kentucky Derby Contenders
America’s Best Racing has put together a slideshow of the 3-year-olds expected to compete in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on Sept. 5 at Churchill Downs.
Maximum Security Powers to Pacific Classic Win, Red King Punches Breeders’ Cup Turf Ticket
A bout of colic caused Maximum Security to fall behind in his preparation last year, forcing him to miss a start in the 2019 Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic.
