San Diego Handicap at Del Mar, Sat., July 25

In the premiere race yesterday at Del Mar—the G2 $150K San Diego Handicap—run at 1 1/16 mi. on the dirt for three-year olds and up, the program had the winner with its first selection of #5 Maximum Security at 2-5. Maximum Security had not run since Feb 29, when he won the Saudi Cup at 1 1/8 mi. Returning to form, 6 Midcourt gave Maximum Security everything he had, with the two dueling for much of the race, but fell just short in the end to place second. #1 Higher Power came in third. #4 Combatant was held too long by the assistant starter when the gates opened, causing him to jump awkwardly forward, which led to a slow start.