In a stunning upset, 4-year-old colt Mixto, a 22-1 longshot, won the $1 million Pacific Classic at Del Mar, finishing a half-length ahead of Full Serrano. Mixto's victory marked his second career win out of 14 starts and earned him an automatic berth in the upcoming Breeders' Cup Classic. The race unfolded dramatically after the favorite, Adare Manor, was scratched due to muscle cramps, leaving the field open for the longshots. Jockey Kyle Frey executed a perfect race, allowing Mixto to sit behind the leaders before making a decisive move in the stretch. With a winning time of 2:02.10, Mixto rewarded his backers with a $46.40 payout for a $2 win wager. Trainer Doug O'Neill expressed his long-held belief in Mixto's potential, highlighting the patience and investment required to achieve this victory.