Clubhouse Ride works seven furlongs in prep for Pacific Classic
DEL MAR, Calif. - Clubhouse Ride, the winner of the Grade 2 Californian Stakes at Santa Anita on May 31, worked seven furlongs in 1:26.40 on the Polytrack surface at Del Mar on Saturday in preparation for the $1 million Pacific Classic on Aug. 24.
Trained by Craig Lewis, Clubhouse Ride was second to Pacific Classic hopeful Majestic Harbor in the $500,000 Gold Cup at Santa Anita on June 28.
The Pacific Classic field is led by Shared Belief, the undefeated champion 2-year-old male of 2013; Majestic Harbor; and Game on Dude, who won the Pacific Classic in 2013 but was fourth as the 4-5 favorite in the Gold Cup at Santa Anita.
Trainer John Sadler said Saturday that Candy Boy, the runner-up in the West Virginia Derby on Aug. 2, is “unlikely” for the Pacific Classic and will be considered for the $400,000 Super Derby at Louisiana Downs on Sept. 6 or the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby on Sept. 20.