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Om N Joy Prepares for $1M Pacific Classic Shot
16 Aug
Summary
- Om N Joy is set for the $1 million Pacific Classic at Del Mar.
- Trainer Aggie Ordonez reports all systems are 'go' for the race.
- The Pacific Classic draw is scheduled for Sunday, August 16th.
As the 36th running of the $1 million Pacific Classic (G1) at Del Mar approaches, trainer Aggie Ordonez reports that her filly, Om N Joy, is in excellent condition. Om N Joy secured her place in this prestigious race following a victory in the Santa Margarita (G2) and a second-place finish in the Clement L. Hirsch (G1) at Del Mar on August 1st.
Om N Joy is scheduled for her final workout on the morning of Sunday, August 16th, after which Ordonez will assess her readiness. The draw for the Pacific Classic, which has eighteen nominees, will occur around noon (PT) on Sunday. Other contenders are also preparing, with Knightsbridge arriving from Saratoga and several nominees from trainer John Sadler's stable completing their works.
Decisions are still pending for some nominated horses, including Malarchuk and Bullard from Michael McCarthy's barn, who are also being considered for the Charles Town Classic. Trainer Phil D'Amato is leaning towards the Pat O'Brien (G2) for Stronghold, while Bob Baffert expressed reservations about the mile and a quarter distance for Nevada Beach, who is returning from a layoff since February's Saudi Cup (G1).
