Richard's Kid wins 2nd straight Pacific Classic

DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) - Richard's Kid oulasted Crowded House by three-quarters of a length to win the $1 million Pacific Classic for the second consecutive year at Del Mar.

Ridden by Hall of Famer Mike Smith, Richard's Kid ran 1 1/4 miles in 2:03.27 on Saturday in the West's richest race. He paid $11.60, $5.60 and $3.80.

Trainer Bob Baffert wasn't on hand to celebrate. He was back East at Saratoga, where he saddled Rapport to win The Victory Ride.

Crowded House returned $10.60 and $6.40, while Dakota Phone was another half-length back in third and paid $4.80 to show.

The Usual Q.T. finished fifth. Awesome Gem was last in the field of 10 in his record fourth bid to win.