But one race at a time: Il Miracolo has some things going for him as takes on the Pacific Classic. • Although the eight tracks he has run are all in the eastern time zone, Del Mar is in his blood.

His sire, Gun Runner, clinched the 2017 Horse of the Year title by winning the Breeders’ Cup Classic at Del Mar, and Gun Runner’s sire, Candy Ride, won the 2003 Pacific Classic, significant ...