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Knightsbridge enters Breeders' Cup Classic scene after Pacific Classic win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 1:01 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Knightsbridge enters Breeders' Cup Classic scene after Pacific Classic win

Summary

Knightsbridge secured an automatic berth to the Breeders' Cup Classic after winning the Grade I Pacific Classic at Del Mar on August 24. The victory positions Knightsbridge to challenge a strong field of 3-year-olds, including the favored Golden Tempo. The Breeders' Cup Classic will take place in October and is expected to feature 2025 Horse of the Year, Sovereignty, alongside other top contenders from both age groups. Additional races over the weekend indicate significant implications for the upcoming Breeders' Cup events, with several horses earning "Win and You're In" entries during the weekend's international competitions.

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By the Numbers

•Knightsbridge wins the Grade I Pacific Classic at Del Mar.
•The victory is a 'Win and You're In' for the Breeders' Cup Classic.
•Golden Tempo is the favorite in the upcoming Travers Stakes.
•Aventure defeats Diamond Necklace in the Prix Jean Romanet.
•Multiple international races affect Breeders' Cup implications.

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1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Generational showdown looms in Breeders' Cup Classic

What they're saying

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Add Knightsbride to the list of older horses lining up against this year's feisty crop of 3-year-olds for the Breeders' Cup Classic in October.
— Yahoo Sports

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