The Pacific Classic Stakes 2026 is one of North America’s premier Grade 1 dirt races. Run over 1¼ miles (2,012 metres) at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, the race is Southern California’s richest summer event and a Breeders’ Cup Challenge “Win and You’re In” qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Classic. This page provides early betting odds, race details, and entry information for international bettors.
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Race Overview
| Race | Pacific Classic Stakes |
|---|---|
| Grade | G1 |
| Distance | 2012m (1 1/4 Miles) |
| Surface | Dirt |
| Location | Del Mar Thoroughbred Club |
| Date | August 22, 2026 |
| Local Time | 6:30 PM (PDT) |
| Race No. | Race 10 |
| Qualification | 3YO & Up |
| Purse | US$1,000,000 |
Why International Bettors Follow
- Access to Ante-Post betting markets before final declarations
- Fixed Odds markets become available as race day approaches
- A Breeders’ Cup Challenge – Win and You’re In qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Classic
- One of North America’s premier Grade 1 dirt races
- The signature race of the Del Mar summer meeting
- Regularly attracts the best older dirt horses in the United States
Early Betting Odds
Early odds are typically offered by international bookmakers such as bet365, 1xbet, Betfair, and other major global operators. Markets usually open as Ante-Post before switching to Fixed Odds closer to race day.
Last updated: August 18, 2026
Odds shown below are subject to change. Some bookmakers may temporarily remove ante-post markets.
| Horse | bet365 |
|---|---|
| Knightsbridge | 2.37 |
| Hit Show | 6.00 |
| Finger | 7.50 |
| Forged Steel | 11.00 |
| Navajo Warrior | 12.00 |
| Full Serrano | 13.00 |
| Malarchuk | 17.00 |
| Original Sin | 17.00 |
| Subsanador | 17.00 |
| British Isles | 21.00 |
| Om N Joy | 34.00 |
Previous Year Result
| Position | Horse |
|---|---|
| 1st | Fierceness |
| 2nd | Journalism |
| 3rd | Ultimate Gamble |
Historical Winners
| Year | Horse |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Fierceness |
| 2024 | Mixto |
| 2023 | Arabian Knight |
| 2022 | Flightline |
| 2021 | Tripoli |
