{
  "id": 2222595,
  "title": "Pacific Classic Offers Breeders’ Cup Berth And $1 Million Purse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/pacific-classic-offers-breeders-cup-berth-and-1-million-purse",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-20T20:55:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/pacific-classic-offers-breeders-cup-205509093.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pacific Classic, a prestigious horse racing event held at Del Mar Race Track, offers a $1 million purse and a guaranteed spot in the Breeders' Cup Classic. First introduced in 1991, the race has grown in stature and now stands as California's premier event for classic distance horses. This year's field consists of a solid 11 horses from across the United States and even a Japanese import, Finger. The mile and a quarter race is scheduled for August 22, with a post time of 6:30 pm Pacific time.",
  "summary": "The grade 1 $1 million Pacific Classic offers a competitive field for fans and a Breeders' Cup Classic berth to the winner. First run in 1991, this is California's jewel.",
  "key_points": [
    "Pacific Classic offers $1 million purse and Breeders' Cup berth",
    "First held in 1991, race now California's premier classic distance event",
    "August 22 mile and a quarter race at 6:30 pm Pacific time"
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Forbes",
        "title": "Pacific Classic Offers Breeders’ Cup Berth And $1 Million Purse",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/pacific-classic-offers-breeders-cup-berth-and-1-million-purse-2226132",
        "published": "2026-08-20T20:55:09.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}