Trained by Ed Walker for Mrs. Fitri Hay, the progressive four-year-old crossed swords with high-profile Godolphin runners during the Dubai Carnival.

Most eyes will be on a trio of colts who have turned in some of the fastest prep performances this season.

Two weeks to the day after the passing of Christophe Clement, his son Miguel scored his first stakes victory with Deterministic in Sunday’s Manhattan (G1) at Saratoga.

A year ago, Spirit of St Louis was sitting good as the dominant figure among the New York-bred turf set. On Saturday, the six-year-old can enhance his credentials to be the leader among all older U.S. turf performers in the $1 million Manhattan (G1) at Saratoga.

The racing world was saddened by Sunday’s news of the passing of trainer Christophe Clement, 59, from cancer.

A couple of Grade 1 turf stakes took place at Saratoga on Sunday after being delayed due to rain. Even with the precautions, one took place during a rain shower and both were held over damp grass labeled good.