Nysos Prepares for Pacific Classic – Del Mar Update
- That piece of horse racing heaven known as Del Mar is famous for many reasons.
- First run in 1991, the Pacific Classic has become the crown jewel of the Summer meet.
- The 2024 edition offers the same chance to a talent named Nysos.Always highly thought of, this bob Baffert trained son of Nyquist is lightly raced for a four-year-old.
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Nysos: A Rising Star Aiming for Pacific Classic glory
What is the Pacific Classic?
That piece of horse racing heaven known as Del Mar is famous for many reasons. There is actually a smile on every face and a winner in every race where the surf meets the turf.Yes, this playground for the stars that opened in 1937 has been frequented by many famous people, but in reality, it’s those four-legged phenoms that dazzle the Del Mar dirt that makes the Seaside Oval legendary. come August 30, there is one runner looking to add his name to the history of this iconic track.
First run in 1991, the Pacific Classic has become the crown jewel of the Summer meet. Sporting a hefty purse of $1 million, this mile and a quarter roll over the main track has seen its fair share of superstars etch their names into the legendary lore of the sport of kings. Always a proving ground, names like Candy Ride, Lava man, Game On Dude, Beholder, california Chrome, and Flightline solidified their status with huge efforts in the Classic.
Introducing Nysos: A Contender Emerges
The 2024 edition offers the same chance to a talent named Nysos.Always highly thought of, this bob Baffert trained son of Nyquist is lightly raced for a four-year-old. Six career starts have yielded five wins and a second-place finish as first dropping jaws with a 10-length score in his first afternoon trip to the track in October of 2023.
“Since day one he has always looked like a brilliant race horse”, says Baffert. “Our problem early on was keeping him healthy. He’s got a great mind and that can really be a difference maker, especially when things are not going right in a race.”
The biggest reason for his lighter number of starts has been injury. After opening his career with three consecutive wins by a combined 26 lengths,this budding superstar was placed on injured reserve following his tour de force in the Robert Lewis Stakes in February of 2024.
Nysos’s Career Highlights
| Race | Date | Result | Margin of Victory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debut | October 2023 | Win | 10 lengths |
| Subsequent Races (First 3) | Various | Win | Combined 26 lengths |
| Robert B. Lewis Stakes | February 3, 2024 | Win | – |
Injury and Recovery
Nysos’s promising start was temporarily halted by an injury sustained after his impressive victory in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes. Details regarding the specific injury haven’t been widely publicized, but Baffert’s comments suggest it was important enough to require a period of rest and rehabilitation. The ability of the Baffert team to bring Nysos back to peak form will be crucial to his chances in the Pacific classic.