Pacific Classic Stakes prize money
The Pacific Classic Stakes is worth $1,000,000 for the 2021 running . That makes it the 95th richest of the 997 races on this site and the 40th richest in the United States.
Every figure here is the money the race announces, in the currency it announces it in. The currency control at the top swaps the whole page.
What the Pacific Classic Stakes is
Grade I · miles · Dirt · Del Mar Racetrack
- Racecourse
- Del Mar Racetrack
- Country
- United States
- Grade
- Grade I
- Distance
- miles
- Surface
- Dirt
- Race type
- Thoroughbred - Flat racing
- Open to
- Three-year-olds & older
- Direction
- Left-handed
- First run
- 1991
We hold the total fund for the Pacific Classic Stakes and no separate winner's cheque. What the winner takes is a rule the racecourse sets rather than a national one, and it varies race by race.
Run in 2:02.28 in 2026, the Pacific Classic Stakes pays $8,178 for every second of the race, which is 91st of the 611 races in horse racing prize money per second and 47th in the United States.
Every Pacific Classic Stakes winner
36 runnings, 1991 to 2026, newest first
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Knightsbridge5 · 2:02.28 | Junior Alvarado | Bill Mott | Godolphin LLC | $1,001,000 |
| 2025 | Fierceness4 · 2:01.00 | John R. Velazquez | Todd A. Pletcher | Repole Stable, Derrick Smith, Mrs. John Magnier & Michael Tabor | $1,001,000 |
| 2024 | Mixto4 · 2:02.10 | Kyle Frey | Doug F. O'Neill | Calumet Farm | $1,001,500 |
| 2023 | Arabian Knight3 · 2:03.19 | Flavien Prat | Bob Baffert | Zedan Racing | $1,002,500 |
| 2022 | Flightline4 · 1:59.28 | Flavien Prat | John W. Sadler | Hronis Racing, Summer Wind Equine, West Point Thoroughbreds, & Siena Farm | $1,000,500 |
| 2021 | Tripoli4 · 2:02.37 | Tiago Pereira | John W. Sadler | Hronis Racing | $1,002,000 |
| 2020 | Maximum Security4 · 2:01.24 | Abel Cedillo | Bob Baffert | Gary L & Mary E West, Mrs J Magnier, M Tabor & D Smith | $500,500 |
| 2019 | Higher Power4 · 2:02.43 | Flavien Prat | John W. Sadler | Hronis Racing | $1,001,755 |
| 2018 | Accelerate5 · 2:01.83 | Joel Rosario | John W. Sadler | Hronis Racing | $1,000,690 |
| 2017 | Collected4 · 2:00.70 | Martin Garcia | Bob Baffert | Speedway Stable | $1,000,690 |
| 2016 | California Chrome5 · 2:00.13 | Victor Espinoza | Art Sherman | California Chrome | $1,001,380 |
| 2015 | ƒ Beholder5 · 1:59.77 | Gary L. Stevens | Richard E. Mandella | Spendthrift Farm | $1,001,250 |
| 2014 | Shared Belief3 · 2:00.28 | Mike E. Smith | Jerry Hollendorfer | Jungle Racing, KMN Racing, Hollendorfer, Litt, Solis II & Todaro | $1,001,250 |
| 2013 | Game On Dude6 · †2:00.69 | Martin Garcia | Bob Baffert | Lanni Family Trust, Mercedes Stable, Diamond Pride & B. Schiappa | $1,001,750 |
| 2012 | Dullahan3 · 1:59.54 | Joel Rosario | Dale L. Romans | Donegal Racing | $1,000,000 |
| 2011 | Acclamation5 · 2:00.61 | Pat Valenzuela | Donald Warren | Peter & Mary Hilvers and E. W. & Judy Johnston | $1,000,000 |
| 2010 | Richard's Kid5 · 2:03.27 | Mike E. Smith | Bob Baffert | Zabeel Racing International | $1,000,000 |
| 2009 | Richard's Kid4 · 2:02.39 | Mike E. Smith | Bob Baffert | Arnold Zetcher | $1,000,000 |
| 2008 | Go Between5 · 2:01:18 | Garrett K. Gomez | William I. Mott | Peter Vegso | $1,000,000 |
| 2007 | Student Council5 · 2:07.29 | Richard Migliore | Vladimir Cerin | Millennium Farms | $1,120,000 |
| 2006 | Lava Man5 · 2:01.62 | Corey Nakatani | Doug F. O'Neill | STD Stable & Jason Wood | $1,000,000 |
| 2005 | Borrego4 · 2:00.71 | Garrett K. Gomez | C. Beau Greely | J. Kelly, B. Scott, Ralls & Foster | $1,000,000 |
| 2004 | Pleasantly Perfect6 · 2:01.17 | Jerry D. Bailey | Richard E. Mandella | Diamond A Racing Corp | $1,000,000 |
| 2003 | Candy Ride (ARG)4 · 1:59.11 | Julie Krone | Ron McAnally | Sidney & Jenny Craig | $980,000 |
| 2002 | § Came Home3 · 2:01.45 | Mike E. Smith | J. Paco Gonzalez | William S. Farish III, John B. Goodman, Trudy McCaffery & John A. Toffan | $1,000,000 |
| 2001 | Skimming5 · 1:59.96 | Garrett K. Gomez | Robert J. Frankel | Juddmonte Farms | $1,000,000 |
| 2000 | Skimming4 · 2:01.22 | Garrett K. Gomez | Robert J. Frankel | Juddmonte Farms | $1,000,000 |
| 1999 | General Challenge3 · 2:00.40 | David R. Flores | Bob Baffert | Golden Eagle Farm | $1,180,000 |
| 1998 | Free House4 · 2:00.20 | Chris McCarron | J. Paco Gonzalez | John A. Toffan & Trudy McCaffery | $1,000,000 |
| 1997 | Gentlemen (ARG)5 · 2:00.40 | Gary L. Stevens | Richard E. Mandella | Randall Dee Hubbard | $1,375,000$1.4m |
| 1996 | Dare and Go4 · 1:59.80 | Alex O. Solis | Richard E. Mandella | La Presle Farm | $1,500,000$1.5m |
| 1995 | Tinners Way5 · 1:59.60 | Eddie Delahoussaye | Robert J. Frankel | Juddmonte Farms | $1,000,000 |
| 1994 | Tinners Way4 · 1:59.40 | Eddie Delahoussaye | Robert J. Frankel | Juddmonte Farms | $1,000,000 |
| 1993 | § Bertrando4 · 1:59.55 | Gary L. Stevens | Robert J. Frankel | 505 Farms & Ed Nahem | $1,000,000 |
| 1992 | Missionary Ridge (GB)5 · 2:00.80 | Kent J. Desormeaux | Robert J. Frankel | Peter Wall | $1,225,000 |
| 1991 | Best Pal3 · 1:59.80 | Pat Valenzuela | Gary F. Jones | Golden Eagle Farm | $1,000,000 |
36 of the 36 runnings name the rider, 36 name the trainer and 36 name the owner, who is the one of the three the prize money actually belongs to. 36 carry the total prize money for that year, converted here the same way the purse above is.
What the Pacific Classic Stakes has paid, season by season
Total prize money, 1991 to 2026
The total prize money went from $1,000,000 in 1991 to $1,001,000 in 2026, 0% more. Every year is converted at today's rate, so the line is the money the race puts up rather than the money the exchange rate did.
Who wins the Pacific Classic Stakes more than once
The fact the table above holds and cannot show
Most wins by a jockey
| Horse | Wins | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Richard's Kid | 2 | 2009, 2010 |
| Skimming | 2 | 2000, 2001 |
| Tinners Way | 2 | 1994, 1995 |
Races worth about the same
Either side of the Pacific Classic Stakes in the world money order
| # | Race | Country | Prize money | As published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | Cotillion HandicapParx Racing and Casino | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 86 | Derby City Distaff StakesChurchill Downs | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 87 | Florida DerbyGulfstream Park | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 88 | Godolphin MileMeydan Racecourse | United Arab Emirates | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 89 | Haskell StakesMonmouth Park Racetrack | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 90 | Jockey Club Gold CupBelmont Park | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 91 | La Troienne StakesChurchill Downs | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 92 | Louisiana DerbyFair Grounds Race Course | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 93 | Manhattan StakesBelmont Park | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 94 | Metropolitan HandicapBelmont Park | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 96 | Pegasus World Cup Turf InvitationalGulfstream Park | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 97 | Pennsylvania DerbyParx Racing and Casino, | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 98 | Rebel StakesOaklawn Park Race Track | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 99 | Southwest StakesOaklawn Park Race Track | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 100 | Whitney StakesSaratoga Race Course | United States | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| 101 | Grand Steeple-Chase de ParisAuteuil Racecourse | France | $966,239 | €850,000 |
| 102 | Commonwealth CupAscot Racecourse | Great Britain | $965,248 | £725,750 |
| 103 | Mile Championship Nambu HaiMorioka Racecourse | Japan | $938,448 | ¥140,000,000 |
| 104 | St Leger StakesDoncaster Racecourse | Great Britain | $931,000 | £700,000 |
| 105 | Japan Breeding Farms' Cup SprintChanges yearly | Japan | $911,635 | ¥136,000,000 |
The 20 races closest to the Pacific Classic Stakes in what they pay, above and below it. Follow the ranking all the way up on the richest races in the world.
The rest of the money in the United States
196 races, 40th of them is this one
| Race | Racecourse | Grade | Prize money |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Troienne Stakes | Churchill Downs | Grade I | $1,000,000 |
| Louisiana Derby | Fair Grounds Race Course | Grade II | $1,000,000 |
| Manhattan Stakes | Belmont Park | Grade I | $1,000,000 |
| Metropolitan Handicap | Belmont Park | Grade 1 | $1,000,000 |
| Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational | Gulfstream Park | Grade I | $1,000,000 |
| Pennsylvania Derby | Parx Racing and Casino, | Grade I | $1,000,000 |
| Rebel Stakes | Oaklawn Park Race Track | Grade II | $1,000,000 |
| Southwest Stakes | Oaklawn Park Race Track | Grade III | $1,000,000 |
Every race in the United States we hold a purse for is on the United States prize money list.
Frequently asked questions
What is the total Pacific Classic Stakes prize money?
$1,000,000, for the 2021 running.
Where does the Pacific Classic Stakes rank among the richest races in the world?
95th of 997. 94 races pay more, the nearest of them Cotillion Handicap. In the United States it is 40th of 196.
Which horse has won the Pacific Classic Stakes most often?
Richard's Kid, 2 times, in 2009, 2010.
Which jockey has won the Pacific Classic Stakes most often?
Mike E. Smith, with 4 wins between 2002 and 2014.
When was the Pacific Classic Stakes first run?
1991. This page holds 36 runnings, from 1991 to 2026.
How far is the Pacific Classic Stakes?
miles, on dirt, at Del Mar Racetrack.
Where to next
The rest of the racing money