Mixto forged to the front in deep stretch under jockey Kyle Frey to win the Grade I $1 million FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic.

Money was moved around, negotiations led to agreements, and in 1991 things were in place for John Mabee’s signature race.

Five graded stakes, more than $2 million in purses, a trio of free rides into the Breeders’ Cup, 11 chances to get rich and famous – what more could a horseman or horse woman, not to mention a horse player -- ask for on a Saturday afternoon?

Starting this Saturday – Pacific Classic Day – first post for all racing days but Fridays will shift from the usual 2 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Adare Manor attempts to become just the second mare to the win the Grade I FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic.

“I am the unequivocal advocate for the horse. I am independent. I am not beholding to anybody. I just do what I believe is best for the horse. Sometimes it’s on a big stage and it’s very public."

There are not a lot of guarantees in horse racing, but you can bet your bottom dollar that behind every successful trainer, there’s an excellent assistant.

Trainer Richard Mandella has been named the 20th recipient of the Laffit Pincay, Jr. Award. He’ll be honored in that role at Del Mar on Saturday, August 31, FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic Day.

This Friday’s first post will shift from 4 p.m. to 3 p.m. and remain at that time on Fridays for the balance of the meet, which concludes on Sunday, September 8.

What is behind Smith’s remarkable longevity in a sport that more times than not literally wears a jockey’s body down. It started one day when he went to play golf with a group of friends.