Kentucky Derby

TRIPLE CROWN WINNER MAY RETURN TO DEL MAR

 

East County News Service

Photo: American Pharoah at Preakness, Creative Commons image from Maryland Gov Pics

June 9, 2015 (San Diego's East County) - The winner of horse racing’s Triple Crown won his first race at Del Mar, right here in San Diego County--and may soon be coming back.  Track officials at Del Mar have told the Union-Tribune that they may increase the prize money for the upcoming Pacific Classic in hopes of enticing the owners of American Pharoah to compete.


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