2013 Pacific Classic - Game On Dude

Overcoming concerns about the Del Mar Polytrack, Game On Dude demolished the field by a record 8 1/2 lengths in the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I) in the most dominant performance of his career Aug. 25.

Ridden by Martin Garcia, who replaced the injured Joel Rosario, 8-5 favorite Game On Dude led from start to finish for the seventh grade I victory of his illustrious career. The Pacific Classic, a "Win and You're In" challenge race for the Breeders' Cup Classic (gr. I), guarantees a third crack at the championship event for the 6-year-old Awesome Again gelding.

This was also the third try in the Pacific Classic for Game On Dude, who was fourth in 2011 and second last year for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert and the ownership group of Joe Torre's Diamond Pride, the Lanni Family Trust, Mercedes Stable, and Bernie Schiappa. The big dark bay was bred by Adena Springs out of the Devil His Due mare Worldly Pleasure.

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