One day after half-brother Salamis scored a new career high in the Hollywood Derby (G1), Segesta likewise earned her first Grade 1 trophy in Sunday’s Matriarch (G1).

The Aga Khan Studs’ homebred Calandagan outdueled favored Masquerade Ball, becoming the first international shipper to prevail in 20 years.

Chad Brown shippers captured two of the three graded stakes at Del Mar on Saturday, with Salamis taking the $301,500 Hollywood Derby (G1) and Just Aloof romping in the $103,000 Jimmy Durante (G3).

Augustin Stables’ homebred had raced only twice since his win here last November, but the lack of match practice proved no obstacle.

The $3.7 million filly had to work harder than expected to win in her new Dixiana Farms silks.

European superstar Calandagan takes on a home team including the past three Japanese Derby (G1) winners in the Japan Cup (G1) at Tokyo late Saturday night.

Alpine Princess reaped the rewards of her consistency in the Falls City (G3), and Proctor Street broke through in the Cardinal S. at Churchill Downs.

The 1-10 favorite cut it much closer than expected, taking the length of the stretch to prevail over the 16-1 British Isles at Del Mar.

The top contenders in Thursday’s $400,000 Falls City (G3), the Thanksgiving Day feature at Churchill Downs, come to the table at different stages of their careers.

Peter M. Brant’s Gezora didn’t get the opportunity to do herself justice in the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1), but she did capitalize on a much better scenario at Del Mar.

Third as the favorite in last year’s Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1), Notable Speech returned to Del Mar as an older, fresher customer.

International dominance continued in Saturday’s $4.6 million Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1), although from an unlikely quarter in a Willie Mullins-trained sometime hurdler.

Not only did Gstaad become Aidan O’Brien’s fourth straight winner of this race, and eighth Juvenile Turf hero overall, but he gave him a record-breaking 21st victory at the championships.

An Irish shipper was expected to win Friday’s $920,000 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1), but there was a plot twist.

Trainer Michael McCarthy is looking toward the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1) with Stark Contrast, who remained perfect on turf in the Zuma Beach (G3).

Sunday’s star-studded Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1) card included five other Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” events at ParisLongchamp.

The Aga Khan Studs’ homebred Daryz willed his way past favored Minnie Hauk in the final yards of Sunday’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1), furnishing a victory as poignant as it was history-making.

Beholder's daughter Tamara ran herself into the discussion for the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1), and Mission of Joy earned her way into the Filly & Mare Turf (G1).

Bob Baffert appeared to have Saturday’s American Pharoah (G1) at Santa Anita surrounded, but the Jeff Mullins-trained Intrepido flew late to deny him.

Rhetorical made the jump from New York-bred stakes company to upstage an international cast in Saturday’s Coolmore Turf Mile (G1) at Keeneland.