Accelerate runs away with Pacific Classic at Del Mar

Accelerate won the Pacific Classic by 12 1/2 lengths at Del Mar on Saturday. Joel Rosario rode him to victory. It was the largest margin of victory in the race's 27-year history. Accelerate is the third horse to sweep all three Southern California's major races for older horses in same year. He earned an automatic berth in Breeders' Cup Classic at Churchill Downs. He has eight wins in 20 starts. The win price was $3.50. Pavel returned $4.20 and $ 3.40. Prime Attraction was 3 3/4 lengths back in third.

Fatale Bear won the $300,000 Del Mar Oaks for 3-year-old fillies. Fashion Business won $250,00 DelMar Handicap by 5 1/4 lengths. Flavien Prat rode Fashion business, who is serving a three-day suspension for careless riding.