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Knightsbridge Dominates Del Mar's Pacific Classic, Secures BC Path
horse-racing2 days ago

Knightsbridge Dominates Del Mar's Pacific Classic, Secures BC Path

Nyquist colt Knightsbridge stormed the GI Pacific Classic at Del Mar, blazing fractions of :22.68 and :45.45 before pulling away to win by 6 1/4 lengths in 2:01.79 for 1 1/4 miles, with Original Sin 2nd and Full Serrano 3rd. Jockey Junior Alvarado guided the 5-year-old for Godolphin and trainer Bill Mott; Knightsbridge becomes Nyquist's 12th G1 winner and the victory also secures a Breeders' Cup Classic berth via the race's Win and You're In designation.

Colt Cornucopian Euthanized After Bing Crosby Stakes Injury
horse-racing29 days ago

Colt Cornucopian Euthanized After Bing Crosby Stakes Injury

Cornucopian, a 4-year-old Thoroughbred trained by Bob Baffert and owned by SF Racing and partners, was euthanized after a catastrophic right-front fetlock injury suffered during the Bing Crosby Stakes (G1) at Del Mar; the decision was made after veterinary input, following his earlier dual G3 stakes wins at Santa Anita and Churchill Downs and as the 6-5 favorite in the Bing Crosby.

Cornucopian Passes Away After Bing Crosby Stakes Injury
horse-racing29 days ago

Cornucopian Passes Away After Bing Crosby Stakes Injury

Cornucopian, a 4-year-old Into Mischief colt and the Bing Crosby Stakes favorite, sustained a catastrophic injury at Del Mar and was euthanized after consultation with veterinarians; he had a notable record including wins in the San Carlos and Aristides Stakes, four wins in eight starts, and earnings of $462,655, racing for SF Racing/Starlight Racing who purchased him for $1.1 million. The connections issued a heartfelt tribute praising his brilliance and heart.

Listenupshance Edges Maximum Bourbon in Bing Crosby as Cornucopian Pulls Up
sports1 month ago

Listenupshance Edges Maximum Bourbon in Bing Crosby as Cornucopian Pulls Up

Listenupshance nosed out Maximum Bourbon to win the GI Bing Crosby Stakes at Del Mar, six furlongs in 1:09.33, marking his first black-type/Grade I win and giving him a Win and You're In berth to the Breeders’ Cup Sprint. Cornucopian, the heavy favorite, was pulled up at the top of the stretch and is under veterinary evaluation; Moonlight ran third. Jockey Emisael Jaramillo and trainer Doug O’Neill highlighted the winner’s warrior effort as Listenupshance improves to 13-4-3-3 lifetime, with three Del Mar dirt wins to date.

Shark Attack in Southern California Leaves Swimmer Injured, Beaches Closed
local-news2 years ago

Shark Attack in Southern California Leaves Swimmer Injured, Beaches Closed

A shark attack near the 17th Street lifeguard tower in Del Mar, California, left a swimmer hospitalized, prompting an investigation to identify the shark species involved. The victim was rescued by fellow swimmers and is currently recovering. The Shark Lab at California State University, Long Beach, is analyzing DNA samples to determine the type of shark. Despite the incident, experts emphasize that such attacks are rare and that sharks and humans are learning to coexist. The beach is expected to reopen if no further shark sightings occur.

Shark Attack in San Diego Injures Swimmer, Closes Beaches
local-news2 years ago

Shark Attack in San Diego Injures Swimmer, Closes Beaches

A swimmer was seriously injured in a shark attack at Del Mar City beach in southern California, leading to temporary beach closures. The 46-year-old man, who regularly trains at the beach, suffered significant but non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital. Authorities have closed the beach until Tuesday morning and have been unable to locate the shark due to poor water visibility.

Shark Attack Closes Del Mar Beaches After Swimmer Injured
local-news2 years ago

Shark Attack Closes Del Mar Beaches After Swimmer Injured

A 46-year-old man was bitten by a shark during a group swim in Del Mar, California, leading to the closure of nearly all local beaches for swimming and surfing until Monday morning. The man sustained significant but non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized. The incident occurred about 100 yards from the Del Mar lifeguard headquarters, and nearby beaches like Torrey Pines State Beach and Blacks Beach remained open. The type of shark involved in the attack is unknown.

Shark Attack in Del Mar Leads to Beach Closures
local2 years ago

Shark Attack in Del Mar Leads to Beach Closures

A 46-year-old man was bitten by a shark while swimming in Del Mar, leading to significant but non-life-threatening injuries. Del Mar lifeguards have closed beaches for swimming and surfing for one mile in both directions from the incident site until Tuesday morning. The City of Del Mar is working with experts from the Shark Lab at California State University Long Beach to manage the situation. This is the second shark attack in Del Mar in about a year and a half.