Every great racehorse eventually meets the question that separates speed from legend: Can he carry his speed to the full mile and a quarter? For Nysos, that moment comes this weekend in the $1 million Pacific Classic at Del Mar. Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert knows the weight of that challenge better than most. He has saddled winners and seen contenders falter over these demanding 10 furlongs, but with Nysos, the anticipation feels sharper, tinged with both excitement and hesitation.

As FanDuel Racing shared a video on X where Bob Baffert was pressed about the challenge of 10 furlongs, his tone revealed both pride and pause. “ I wasn’t in a hurry to get him there. We didn’t have a choice down here; mile 8 would’ve been perfect ,” he admitted. “ He’s a brilliant racehorse. He’s done e

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