Pacific Classic highlights eight stakes across three racetracks this week
Horse Racing Nation • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 12:36 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Pacific Classic will take place this weekend at Del Mar, part of an action-packed week that includes stakes races at Saratoga and other venues. Following the retirement of three prominent older dirt horses, the racing has left room for new competitors. The Alabama Stakes is also scheduled this week, contributing to the weekend's lineup. Fans can anticipate strong performances as horses vie for significant titles and purses.
- •Pacific Classic is a featured event at Del Mar this weekend.
- •The Alabama Stakes will run alongside other stakes races.
- •Three top horses were retired from the older dirt division this summer.
- •Races stretch from Saratoga in New York to Del Mar in California.
- 12:36 PMHorse Racing Nation — First Look: Pacific Classic anchors 8 stakes at 3 tracks - Horse Racing Nation
"The Alabama and Pacific Classic fill out a week that stretches from Saratoga to Del Mar.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Horse Racing•Aug 19, 2026, 11:21 AMYork Ebor meeting: International Stakes and more on day one – horse racing live
Horse Racing•Aug 19, 2026, 8:32 AMGirls' flag football: Tuesday's scores
Horse Racing•Aug 18, 2026, 5:05 AMChepstow, Lingfield and Wolverhampton host today's action
Horse Racing•Aug 17, 2026, 11:16 AMFor ladies weekend in horse racing, fillies beat males in 2 big races
Horse Racing•Aug 16, 2026, 5:33 PMRun Fast Racing Offers New Concept While Embracing Tradition
Horse Racing•Aug 16, 2026, 2:02 PMHorse racing trainer Bob Baffert named advisor to HISA