Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted August 31 Journalists Posted August 31 It was a wild turn of events that led 'TDN Rising Star' FIERCNESS (c, 4, City of Light–Nonna Bella, by Stay Thirsty) to the Del Mar winner's circle in Saturday's 'Win and You're In' GI Pacific Classic. Rail-drawn, the 8-5 second choice veered in sharply towards the temporary rail shortly after the break, nearly unseating jockey John Velazquez. Straightened up but now caught solidly in the pack, the East Coast-shipper had to eat dirt behind solid fractions before breaking clear with authority around the far turn. 2-5 favorite Journalism (Curlin) was in hot pursuit from the back of the pack by the quarter pole but was always chasing in vain as Fierceness was home free for a stylish win that stamps his return ticket to the GI Breeders' Cup Classic in November. Lifetime Record: 13-7-2-1. O-Smith, Derrick, Repole Stable, Tabor, Michael B. and Magnier, Mrs. John; B-Repole Stable, Inc.; T-Todd Pletcher. The post From Near Disaster To Pacific Glory, Fierceness Takes The Classic appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote
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