Far and away the class of the field as the 1-20 favorite, Nitrogen sailed through her Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) tune-up in Friday’s Beldame (G2) at Belmont Park.

Second to Horse of the Year Sovereignty in the Whitney (G1) at Saratoga, Nitrogen lands in a softer spot in Friday’s $250,000 Beldame (G2) at Belmont Park.

The storyline going into Friday’s Beldame (G2) was all about rediscovering top form, but it wasn’t the odds-on favorite, Randomized, who followed the script.

In Friday’s $250,000 renewal at Aqueduct, the Chad Brown mare hopes to recapture past glories after one of the worst races of her career.

Potential Breeders’ Cup contenders were out in full force for a trio of graded stakes on Sunday afternoon at Aqueduct.

The historic $250,000 Beldame (G2), the first of three stakes at Aqueduct on Sunday, has seen better days.

As the controlling speed in a short field, Klaravich Stables’ Randomized had a tactical edge in Sunday’s Beldame (G2) at Aqueduct. Add her supreme class into the equation, and the 3-10 favorite had her three rivals over the proverbial barrel.

Dominant Alabama (G1) winner Randomized bids to enhance her resume against older foes in Sunday’s $250,000 Beldame (G2).

After toying with the idea of training up to the Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1), Todd Pletcher will unleash Nest in Sunday’s Beldame (G2) at Aqueduct.

A trio of graded stakes—including a Breeders' Cup qualifier—made for an exciting Sunday afternoon of racing at Belmont Park.

Three graded stakes are slated at Belmont Park on Sunday –  the Beldame (G2), a stepping stone to the Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1); the Futurity (G3), a “Win and You’re In” for the Juvenile Turf Sprint (G2); and the Knickerbocker (G3).