The $400,000 True North (G3) at Saratoga on Saturday turned into as contested a race between Book'em Danno and Bentornato as last year's Eclipse Award balloting for champion male sprinter.

An undisputed highlight of Saturday's Belmont Stakes Day program at Saratoga, the $1 million Metropolitan H. (G1) over one mile, has attracted a stellar cast.

The last edition of the race to be held at Aqueduct will present a challenge for likely favorite Iron Honor.

Book'em Danno made it a three-bagger for post-time favorites in Saratoga's three Grade 1 sprints on Saturday.

The Travers Day program at Saratoga on Saturday features three Breeders' Cup Challenge races, with the $500,000 Personal Ensign (G1) garnering much of the pre-race day attention.

The $500,000 Coaching Club American Oaks (G1) headlines a trio of graded stakes taking place on the second Saturday of the Saratoga summer meet.

In a battle between three Grade 1-winning male sprinters from last year, Book'em Danno got the better of Mullikin to take the $400,000 True North (G3) at Saratoga on Saturday.

Saratoga has been the scene of some of the best moments in the racing careers of Fierceness and White Abarrio, who highlight a small but very select field in the $1 million Metropolitan H. (G1) on Saturday.