Trouble early and idling late made it a bit interesting, but 3-10 favorite Mandaloun got the job done in Sunday’s $147,500 Pegasus S. at Monmouth Park.

After skipping the Kentucky Derby (G1), Rombauer exploded from off the pace to win the Preakness S. (G1) going away at odds of 11.80-1. Now he’s expected to bid for divisional leadership in the June 5 Belmont S. (G1), where several Derby alumni and a few new shooters are likely to pose fresh challenges.

After a one-year absence from the calendar, the $750,000 Wood Memorial (G2) at Aqueduct on Saturday packs quite a punch.

Recent history conspires against Remsen winners, James Scully analyzes how Derby hopeful Brooklyn Strong fits the trend.