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Gold Phoenix aims for fifth straight victory in Del Mar Handicap

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Gold Phoenix aims for fifth straight victory in Del Mar Handicap
Summary

Gold Phoenix, an 8-year-old gelding, competes Saturday in the Del Mar Handicap at Del Mar racetrack. He could become the first horse since Kelso to win the same major stakes race for five consecutive years. Having already secured three wins in 2026, he is the 5-2 favorite in the $300,000 race. Gold Phoenix's lengthy career has included numerous stakes victories, earning over $2.5 million. His trainer, Phil D’Amato, has strategically managed his racing schedule to prolong his competitive edge.

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  • •Gold Phoenix targets fifth consecutive Del Mar Handicap win on Saturday.
  • •He has won 12 races since debuting in the U.S. in January 2022.
  • •His current rider, Hector Berrios, has achieved four wins on him.
  • •The gelding is known for his competitiveness across various distances.
  • •Test Score is the second choice in the Grade 2 race, trained by Graham Motion.
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  • 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — 'He's like LeBron.' Gold Phoenix chasing history at Del Mar as an 8-year-old
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Gold Phoenix could become the first horse since Kelso to win the same major stakes race in North America for five straight years in the Del Mar Handicap.

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