British shipper Ancient Rome returned to his native place to plunder the $1,994,285 Mint Millions (G3), one of a trio of richly endowed stakes at Kentucky Downs on Saturday.

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.

There’s something for everyone taking place on Saturday at Belmont at the Big A, including a Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series qualifier and a Grade 1 event.