All eyes on Journalism ahead of Tuesday’s Pacific Classic draw

All eyes on Journalism ahead of Tuesday’s Pacific Classic draw

DEL MAR — The first step toward a stellar Pacific Classic has been successfully completed. Led by Journalism, Nysos and Fierceness, 10 horses have been nominated for the premier race of Del Mar’s summer season. How many will actually enter the $1 million Grade I event won’t be known until Tuesday, when post positions are drawn for the 1¼-mile Aug. 30 race on the main track. Attention is still focused on Journalism. The winner of the Preakness an…

Journalism Makes Latest Trackside Appearance as Pacific Classic Deadline Inches Closer

Multiple Grade I hero Journalism (Curlin) was out over the Del Mar racetrack Saturday morning for his latest move as his connections continue talks about entering in the GI Pacific Classic. Out on an overcast day, the son of Curlin put in a five-furlong breeze in 1-minute flat, the 30th fastest of 69 that morning at the distance, with regular rider Umberto Rispoli in the irons. The pair went in company with SP Phosphorescence (Fr) (City of Light…

Pacific Classic: 10 nominees include Journalism, Fierceness

Ten horses were nominated for next Saturday's Grade 1 Pacific Classic at Del Mar, a win-and-you’re-in for the Breeders’ Cup Classic. The nominees include Preakness and Haskell (G1) winner Journalism. The son of Curlin is scheduled to work Saturday morning, after which trainer Mike McCarthy and primary owner Aron Wellman are expected to announce whether they will run in the Classic or wait for another race. Fierceness, last year’s Travers (G1) wi…