Knightsbridge wins the $1 million Pacific Classic at Del Mar, pulling away late to defeat the field by 6 1/4 lengths. The race is run over 1 1/4 miles, and Knightsbridge completes the distance in 2:01.79.
Junior Alvarado rides Knightsbridge. Early on, the leader faces a strong challenge from Full Serrano, which stays prominent through the opening mile. Knightsbridge then shakes off the early pressure around the head of the stretch and extends its advantage through the remainder of the race, finishing with a clear margin.
Across the available reports, the result, margin of victory, race venue, distance, and final time are consistent. Both accounts describe the same basic race flow: a competitive early lead battle followed by Knightsbridge’s decisive move in the stretch.
