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It was a busy Sunday morning at Barn K on the backside at Del Mar.  That’s where trainer John Sadler keeps his horses, though only one in particular, Flightline, seemed to be getting all the attention.

Flightline romped to a record 19 1/4-length victory in the $1 million Pacific Classic at Del Mar

Undefeated Flightline ran his streak to five with an record-setting 19 1/4-length victory in the $1-million Pacific Classic at Del Mar.

Since the first Pacific Classic was contested at Del Mar in 1991, there have been 10 winning favorites in the 31 runnings.

“He’s not like any other horse,” Leyva says. “He does everything a lot easier than most horses do.”

AMERICAN PREVIEW: How far can Flightline go? 2022-09-03

  The Pacific Classic at Del Mar has long been one of “those” races. You know, one you circle on the calendar and always look forward to. Having featured some of the greatest Thoroughbred athletes since its inception in 1991, this mile and a-quarter drive over the Del Mar dirt is an established pathway to the Breeders’ Cup. Having guaranteed grade 1 greatness for quite some time now, past champions are a veritable who’s who in the sport. &nbsp...

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Pacific Classic (G1) and Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1).

“This horse in particular, of the horses we have up here, over the last seven weeks has just been really, really solid. He has a confidence about him that I think gives us a lot of confidence.”

A look at some past winners of the TVG Pacific Classic, a Grade 1, $1-million race, that will be run for the 32nd time Saturday at Del Mar.