Del Mar: Hopefuls tune up ahead of Saturday's Pacific Classic

Preparations continued for the field of 11 expected to head to the gate Saturday for the 36th running of the Grade 1, $1 million Pacific Classic at Del Mar. Most of the final works were completed over the weekend so now it's galloping, schooling and keeping the participants happy to race day. Unless you're in Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella's barn, then you get a blowout in the middle of the…