Horse racing's LeBron James? Flightline looking for stardom in Pacific Classic.
by John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times
Sep 02, 2022
3 minutes
DEL MAR, Calif. — Rarely has a horse as inexperienced as Flightline been placed on such a high pedestal by a sport so desperately in need of superstars.
On Saturday, many of the questions surrounding the 4-year-old colt will be answered, when he competes against a strong field in the $1 million Pacific Classic at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club.
Can he go around two turns, something he's never done?
Can he make 1 1/4 miles, something he's never done?
Can he win the Pacific Classic in only his fifth start,
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