2011 Pacific Classic - Acclamation 

p val in a clinic on how to drift out and take away a path without being dq ed . chantal got taught a lesson as pval was cordero esque . great great ride

His Majesty Patrick Valenzuela

@GBeret83 To me, the only horses that have a chance to solidify themselves as "the favorite" for the Breeders' Cup Classic are the two fillies (Blind Luck and Havre de Grace) and Tizway. My only concern about Tizway is his ability to stay the 10 f (we'll find out in JCGC), but I had my doubts about him getting 9 furlongs in the Whitney, too. Both fillies can get 10 furlongs, it's just a matter of race setup. However, it's a moot point if the two fillies are headed to the Ladies' Classic.

@GBeret83 You have to assume Hollendorfer didn't like the way Blind Luck was handling the poly at Del Mar; really was looking forward to her giving the boys a run. I'm intrigued to see how Havre De Grace runs this weekend in the Woodward...mainly how she stacks up against Flat Out. I don't think it is the strongest of fields assembled, some would argue Giant Oak, I've never been a fan. If she wins, I think the Larry Jones and ownership have to consider the Classic over the Ladies Classic.

@MBernier08, Much agreed!! I would rate Blind Luck or Havre De Grace as favorite over any of the American males to win the Classic. I also whole heatedly agree with you about Tizway. He's looked about as good as any of the older males on conventional dirt this season. But his ability to stay 10f is very much in question? The only time Tizway has ever tried 10f was the 09' JCGC, and ended up a well beaten 3rd. About 6 lengths behind Summer Bird and about 5 lengths behind Quality Road that day.

@GBeret83 As far as Tizway goes, the majority of his best performances have been over the Belmont strip. His run at Saratoga was huge and fits right in with his Belmont efforts, but his other performances, while not bad, haven't been nearly as strong as when he runs at Belmont Park. Of his last 8 runs, his 4 worst have been at Churchill, Gulfstream, Aqueduct and Charles Town. Of his 4 best, 3 have been at Belmont. Maybe I'm just looking for reasons to play against him in the Classic already...

Just another result that further proves my point that there's no standout at all among the older American horses this season. And frankly, there's very little that shines in among a very weak 3yr.old crop. Acclamation was long odd's to beat Twirling Candy or Game on Dude in the Pacific Classic. IMO, for the first time in awhile, the Breeders Cup Classic is vulnerable to the Europeans. If they send the right horse to run in the race? TJMO.