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DEL MAR, Calif. (AP) — Bob Baffert wasn't beating himself up a day after Arrogate's upset loss in the San Diego Handicap at Del Mar that snapped the seven-race winning streak of the world's top-ranked horse.
The Hall of Fame trainer said Sunday that other than getting a lot of dirt in his eyes and mouth the 4-year-old colt emerged in good physical condition after finishing fourth, beaten by 15 ¼ lengths as the 1-20 favorite.
Baffert says that as long as Arrogate continues working out well and nothing comes up, the colt will run in the $1 million Pacific Classic on Aug. 19 at Del Mar. Baffert says Arrogate "will be ready next time."
Arrogate was never better than fourth among the five-horse field during the race. Accelerate led all the way and won by 8 ½ lengths.
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